The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Crexie
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    The game should have ended on the first game. Masterpiece turned to a total trash
  2. sakura1956
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This game butchered the Ellie and Joel's relationship. Horrible and painful to watch. Oh, and nobody **** cares about Abby.
  3. JoNJAyy
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    The sequel is so bad because the original is so good. First game was magic and had that rare quality in art where message trancends modality and artist. There is also some devious subliminal messaging in the sequel which is why people have consciously and subconsciously reacted to it badly. All the people who hated on the sequel and reviewied it accordingly, i want on my side when theThe sequel is so bad because the original is so good. First game was magic and had that rare quality in art where message trancends modality and artist. There is also some devious subliminal messaging in the sequel which is why people have consciously and subconsciously reacted to it badly. All the people who hated on the sequel and reviewied it accordingly, i want on my side when the world does go down.
    What we do in life, echoes in eternity    … Expand
  4. Matrix2000
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    All decisions follow a blatant political agenda.

    The above results in a bad story and characters with incongruous motivations.

    Which means that the game, as far as the story goes, is the opposite of the first part, it doesn't arrive.
  5. yusuf148
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of best game and masterpiece this game best exclusive game ELLİE JOEL ABBY… Expand
  6. pizda228
    Aug 6, 2020
    4
    Хуйнэ, мне не зашёл сюжет очень скучный и неинтересный, кому-то понравилось, но мне нет первая была лучше, я так считаю, а ещё я считаю что... А вам не похуй что я считаю???
  7. allemao
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Provavelmente o melhor jogo que já joguei. A história é sobre atos e suas consequências, e como uma obsessão pode destruir a vida de alguém. Tudo isso envolto por um gameplay sólido e por um dos melhores gráficos que já vi.
  8. SlyGalaxy12
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un cerote mal hecho. … Expand
  9. talha_175
    Aug 23, 2020
    0
    The reason I'm even giving this a 5/10 is because the game-play is actually really good well not uncharted level good but better then the prequel but still it had a lot of problems that the previous game had e.g low ammo lack of guns variety which according to negative could have been other wise, the game was a little stretched out on many occasions and was begging the players to just holdThe reason I'm even giving this a 5/10 is because the game-play is actually really good well not uncharted level good but better then the prequel but still it had a lot of problems that the previous game had e.g low ammo lack of guns variety which according to negative could have been other wise, the game was a little stretched out on many occasions and was begging the players to just hold on. And considering the game that is purely story based driven the graphics were great but not amazing as I'd expected considering it is a 2020 game. The ending was **** and it surely made me mad at least they could have given the choice to players to may have a different ending.… Expand
  10. Pask5855
    Oct 9, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a solid game but the way she threw the fu**ing spliff away when it wasn't eaven half smoked really infuriated me.… Expand
  11. aggieput
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Normally I would give to this game 9/10 but only because it's still locked on 30 fps and I'm playing on PS5 and I was expecting 60 fps (hope naughty dog will release an update soon).
    But I cannot, I cannot give this game less than 10/10.
    This is absolute the closest experience of a real survival in a post-apocalyptic world I have ever played. the story is good, you just need to have    Normally I would give to this game 9/10 but only because it's still locked on 30 fps and I'm playing on PS5 and I was expecting 60 fps (hope naughty dog will release an update soon).
    But I cannot, I cannot give this game less than 10/10.
    This is absolute the closest experience of a real survival in a post-apocalyptic world I have ever played.
    the story is good, you just need to have certain special skills to understand it and appreciate it for what it is (a mature story of war childs) and stop to dictate how thing must go only because you like it that way.
    I cannot believe I didn't buy this game before just because Angy joe said is s***.

    I have played my first playthrough at survival difficulty. It was hard, and god it was good.    … Expand
  12. l1lj4
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    the first tlou could have worked alone, and i still would've been happy if there wasn't part 2 for it. the last of us part 2 has the best graphics i've seen in my gaming history. 10/10 to graphics. story was also good, not as solid as the first one's, but still loved every second of it. this was a lot more emotional for me than the first one tho.
  13. Zeak
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start by saying that it's heartbreaking to see that the majority of gamers can't even try to handle a story like this.. You don't have to be a SJW to appreciate the work put into something like this piece of gaming history. Well, I'd like to congratulate ones among us who do a ppreciate a plot that is smarter and deeper than the newest instalment of halo's call of duty dota, after 7 years of waiting we have received something that only happens once in a console generation.

    Just a nota bene, I've played the game twice now on Hard and Hard+ and think that it's the level it was meant to be played at. Anything below almost feels like a non-challenge.

    Everything in this game can be considered an industry best - level design, mechanics, sound design, character development, lighting, script writing, animations...everything. If you have any understanding in how modern games are made, you will appreciate the effort the people at Naughty Dog have put into this title. The way the game unfolds, the way levels are structured, the way the lighting is used and the camera moves.. The way the sound and the music set the mood and tell the story..

    Compared to the first game, part 2 has a way smarter AI that keeps you on your toes when playing at decent difficulty levels. The mechanics, while still being almost the same, have been finessed and broadened. It's fun to go and replay the encounters by trying different approaches and tactics.

    But the main reason why I decided to write this review is the whole review bombing situation which I wholeheartedly despise. This game will be a financial and cultural success, no doubt about it. But what makes me super confused is the fact that majority of gamers can't handle a death of a protagonist, sexual preferences of a few characters and the fact that FEMALES CAN GROW MUSCLE. It's 2020 and it's time to grow up and accept it. Throughout the whole game I had thoughts and emotions rushing through my head trying to answer questions. Questions of unnecessary violence, love, compassion, forgiveness. I wasn't simply smashing buttons and killing one NPC after another and progressing from level to level. I was persistently reflecting on what was happening on the screen. This is why I sincerely love this game.

    But I guess If you can't handle this, please consider sticking to something simpler. Play a session of Warzone with your mates, let off steam. Maybe one day you'll grow up and be able to fully appreciate this game. Maybe.    … Expand
  14. SmartApps
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    My beloved franchise ruined by an invasive woke agenda. There are ways to be "progressive" without shoving it down our throats. This was not one of those instances. The original cast were doing things outside their character, all in an effort to support this new "woke" agenda. The graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay is a bit dated, but can be mildly entertaining. What we sign up for isMy beloved franchise ruined by an invasive woke agenda. There are ways to be "progressive" without shoving it down our throats. This was not one of those instances. The original cast were doing things outside their character, all in an effort to support this new "woke" agenda. The graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay is a bit dated, but can be mildly entertaining. What we sign up for is the stellar storytelling. But this is TLOU Part II's worst feature.… Expand
  15. VaaderDj19
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us was a flawless masterpiece, the Last of Us 2 is a flawed masterpiece. The gameplay is fantastic and the combat can really flow when you get the hang of it. Why flawed, well it gets a bit long, I feel some bits could have been included as an optional DLC and maybe we could have had more of the combat encounters that were in the last chapter, which was for me the most fun partThe Last of Us was a flawless masterpiece, the Last of Us 2 is a flawed masterpiece. The gameplay is fantastic and the combat can really flow when you get the hang of it. Why flawed, well it gets a bit long, I feel some bits could have been included as an optional DLC and maybe we could have had more of the combat encounters that were in the last chapter, which was for me the most fun part of the game.
    I really don't understand the hate that is coming, this game is not a 4.6 by any objective metric. I mean if this is a 4.6 then Kill Bill should be a 1. People need to chill out and enjoy the game.
    And Abby is cool, this is simply a story of regular people who are pushed to breaking points and I think what we get is a very plausible story.    … Expand
  16. pseudodiego
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    A tecnical marvel, but this game shouldn't have been made at all. At least not with this story.
  17. Braveorcq
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Honestly, after 2 playthrough, this game is still very impressive.

    The gamepaly is very good .
    Graphic are awesome.
    So many little details you notice only after more than one playthrough.
    The story is you like it, or you don't, but that is only personal taste. I did like it.

    So many possibilies with each playthrough.

    TLOF 1 was my favorite game but now it is TLOU 2.
  18. Skyrim-Is-Trash
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Absolute disrespect to the first game and its characters. Blatant agenda pushing as far as the eye can see. This game wasn't made for fans of the original, it was a politically charged cringe fest to shove certain ideals down peoples throats, and then berate them if they don't like it.

    Pass on this and get yourself a few beers or another game. You'll be damn glad you did.
  19. Gonzi
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    A perfect technology, old gameplay loops, bad pacing and a poorly written storyline that actively does everything in its power to make you really feel the full effects of ludonarrative dissonance (what you want to do vs what the game forces you to do vs what your character does in cutscenes).

    "Only winning move is not to play".
  20. SkillJam
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a great game!
    Technically and gameplay wise, this game is perfect! I didnt had any problems with script, i understood it. I understood motivations, i understood everyones actions.
    Abby is great addition to the world and i hope we will see her and Lev again.
    People who review bomb this game just because they are homophobes or because they would write script differently are jokes...
    Everything made sense, even hero can become villian and you can start simpatize with former badguy. But every coin has two sides, remember that, not everything is black and white...
    Overall i really loved this game and i cant recommend it enough!    … Expand
  21. Audioslav3
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    I dont understand the hate this game is getting. Overall last of us part 2 is a great game. I agree the decisions NG made regarding the narrative were controversial, but for the most part they were executed well. Graphics are gorgeous, audio and music are some of the best i have ever seen, game play though similar to part 1 was still enjoyable
  22. Elysios
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This is not even a review.. is actually a way to understand why ND went on this risky path with the story.

    One of the most important parts is that easily ND could have milked Joel as a character until TLOU 10 when he is 100 years old and still fightning the infected but they had the balls to go all in and give us a really powerful reason to find Abby and everyone involved in Joel's    This is not even a review.. is actually a way to understand why ND went on this risky path with the story.

    One of the most important parts is that easily ND could have milked Joel as a character until TLOU 10 when he is 100 years old and still fightning the infected but they had the balls to go all in and give us a really powerful reason to find Abby and everyone involved in Joel's death.

    I love Joel as a character and I was heartbroken when I saw that scene ( I wasn't spoiled ) but when you are like 70 or 80% into the game you can finally see the bigger picture and everything just clicks into place.

    I respect the people who didn't like the risky path ND used to tell this story but nobody can deny that they had to balls to do it and deliver an experience of a lifetime. That last scene just gets me everytime.. I love Joel and Ellie together.

    This game can really make you feel things whent you are playing it.. the pacing of course could be better on a few parts but overall this game is a huge achievement on the technical and the story telling level.

    This game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  23. IlBodoz
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    La demenza non conosce confini.
    È bellissimo leggere commenti ita ma soprattutto ing senza un senso logico. Gente che cerca di affossare un titolo eccezionale sotto ogni punto di vista.

    Vi meritate PUGB e compagnia bella , non c’è altro da dire.
  24. Cioccadoro
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gioco fantastico in tutti gli aspetti. Un "must have" per tutti gli amanti dei videogames.
  25. Ghoster
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    Game starts great following great story, gameplay, voice acting, graphics and music just like in first game. Unfortunately they made it too long (all gameplay after first boss fight is not necessary), going to the end game looks much like uncharted or tomb raider than TOLU (car chases, shooting like COD) and ultry stupid ending. Generally I like story and how it begins, but going to theGame starts great following great story, gameplay, voice acting, graphics and music just like in first game. Unfortunately they made it too long (all gameplay after first boss fight is not necessary), going to the end game looks much like uncharted or tomb raider than TOLU (car chases, shooting like COD) and ultry stupid ending. Generally I like story and how it begins, but going to the end they lost it leading to stupid ending!
    GFX: 10
    Sound/Voice acting: 10
    Gameplay: 8
    Story: 6    … Expand
  26. dotnka
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've finished the game recently and finally gave in to the realization it was a waste of time. I kept looking for arguments in it's favor. I've talked a lot about with my partner. Still, the lesson I learned from the game is that I shouldn't have played it. I won't describe the plot itself but only rant about the grand design of it.

    The processes it triggered in me are not positive or aiming to improve me as a person. Nor did I have fun playing it which kind is the point of a game. I felt like Sisif pushing this boulder of sadness further and further only to fall back to my knees as my hopes of a deeper and better meaning got crushed by the next character's decision. I wanted to stop during the game multiple times because I understood where it was heading. I only finished it because I figured it was only fair if I wanted to express an opinion about it.

    While I started with affection towards the world and the characters I ended up hating everyone equally as it all turns into a brutal descent into madness. Honestly I hope they won't make a part 3 as I can't see myself touching any of these characters again. How can one love characters who's only scope of existence is death and murder? And why would you build characters up just to reduce them to this in the end? They killed Joel, a character whose actions made me question myself in his situation, who had a drive and a final hard choice to face. Why make it useless? What would he have thought about everything to unfold after? These characters seem to have not played the first game and got nothing from what the first game made me thing about.

    Even more then the world I hated the game for not allowing any kind of choices. I waited in a blocked scene with the "Strike" prompt on screen for half an hour still hoping. But no, the descent must be total and brutal and useless and senseless. And the trivial fact is that it repeats all over. The game gives you the feeling something is about to change, some character seems to understand the crossing of a line and then it rolls back into the same action pattern from 3 chapters ago. That makes it so heard to buy into it. The suspension of disbelief turns into the stupor of understanding it's all fake as the characters stay the same and don't evaluate, don't build, don't progress and we are forced to witness their mistakes over and over again towards a perfectly clear cliche ending.

    I get that games should pull us out from our comfort zone and make us contemplate the actions and the reasons behind actions, but it needs to have meaning. In here it was just gratuitous because of the ending. If the focus were to say loud and clearly "An eye for eye and the whole world goes blind" it failed miserably by not committing fully to it. The whole game the only language the characters can speak is "murder" and at the end we have a sudden change of heart? Really? Also, we expect from games to feed our fantasies, give us a glimpse into being heroes and better, to be a better reflection of reality.

    So if you got so far you probably wonder, why a 10? I've really thought this trough. Truth is it's just like Joel said, If I were given a second chance I would do it exactly the same all over again. I've pictured if something like this would happen to someone I loved in real life. In games we are all valiant and honorable, and see the grander picture, but shift that to real life. Yes, I believe there won't be any more uncross-able lines, there won't be limits and the world would go blind. Is this the real nature of trauma? To break us into pieces and reduce us to nothing but grief and predatory instincts? I don't know but it feels real. The game reminded me of Frank Herbert's White Plague novel, which I loved. So I think I love this game too, but it's hard to love what shines a light on our darker selves and breaks our self-perceived illusions. How many games do you know to do manage to achieve this?

    What would you have done if you were Ellie or Abby, in real life?    … Expand
  27. Jacsam
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game has great graphics, gameplay, and a great story. The fight scenes are well done and they appear appropriate for the type of game it is. The cut scenes are really well done. The AI is much tougher than the Last of us original, however, Ellie is able to pull off more acrobatic moves. The entire package comes together in a way that makes this a must-play game.
  28. Cupcakeboy14
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Good game and has been review bombed without people playing the game. I find it's more of a 8 out of 10 but I'll give it a 10 to boost the score
  29. Big_sama
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    You're gonna need a refund.

    The graphics are okay. I don't know how someone can say they're amazing.

    The gameplay is something that I've done before. There's nothing special there.

    The story is what you expect it to be.
  30. JamSession3k
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    The problem with this game isn't only the obvious agenda that Neil has admittedly chosen to push, but rather it is that the writers have complete disregard for the characters they have constructed so far. Druckmann tries to evolve his cast in ways that feel unlike their counterparts in the first game and all too often tries to force an inorganic narrative. This franchise was known for itsThe problem with this game isn't only the obvious agenda that Neil has admittedly chosen to push, but rather it is that the writers have complete disregard for the characters they have constructed so far. Druckmann tries to evolve his cast in ways that feel unlike their counterparts in the first game and all too often tries to force an inorganic narrative. This franchise was known for its emotional and complex storytelling, and the story transcended identity politics. This latest edition utterly falls completely flat. I have been a naughty dog fan since the crash bandicoot days, but after seeing how little talent Neil and the ND remnants (most of the talent has left or was forced out) have for crafting compelling and coherent stories, I am going to be extremely weary of ND titles going forward. RIP to what had the makings of being an all-time great series and to the ND studio itself. At least the game is very visually appealing, but that’s all I can say of it.… Expand
  31. FabricioDener
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo extraordinário que reconstrói um novo arco para a história dos videogames e com certeza não é um jogo para qualquer um, principalmente aos mais apegados as origens pois, ele explora novos personagens e abre um leque de possibilidades em mundo verdadeiramente pós apocalíptico onde tudo é valido.… Expand
  32. ghostliving
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is a Masterpiece and thats it. The others are total fanboys and haters. They are giving bad reviews because this is a Masterpiece ps4 exclusive and they are jealious.
  33. Purgatory1
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The atmosphere, graphics and audio are simply fantastic. You probably won't get much more out of the PS4 (Pro).

    The fact that the ending isn't a happy ending and triggers so many strong emotional reactions from players shows how brilliant the game is. The developers deliberately play with the emotions of the players and get them out of their comfort zone. This also explains the many negative reviews of the players, who can't handle that. And I expect my review to be downvoted by the same people, but that’s okay.

    It is certainly not a game for everyone, especially not for those who can only live with a good ending. But for those who can handle this kind of story, this game is unique except for some minor flaws and it is certainly one of the best of its kind.

    I give some smaller point deductions for the skill system and the shooter mechanics.    … Expand
  34. zebn
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    Graphics - 8 / 10
    Story - 1 / 10
    Gameplay - 5 / 10

    do not buy this game
  35. Windaller
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2, is a masterpiece. Basically, it is a new quality standard from game design, art, and story perspectives. Must buy!
  36. Binoy
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Anyone who played the first game should stay away from this game. They destroyed all the first game's characters. (Include Spoilers*)

    1: They destroyed every main character in the first game. Both Ellie and Joel was dumbed down for this game. Joel was very cautious about strangers. He knew he has many enemies. Yet he went with some armed unknown group of people like an idiot and said    Anyone who played the first game should stay away from this game. They destroyed all the first game's characters. (Include Spoilers*)

    1: They destroyed every main character in the first game. Both Ellie and Joel was dumbed down for this game. Joel was very cautious about strangers. He knew he has many enemies. Yet he went with some armed unknown group of people like an idiot and said his real name out loud. Ellie was very smart in the first game. But in this, she made many dumb choices.

    2: They made Ellie look like a villain who is worse than Abby. Abby who killed Joel (who saved Abby's life) spared Ellie many times like a 'jesus' (for no reason) and Ellie just came for Abby again and again like a villain.

    3: Many decisions don't even make any sense. For example, When Abby learns that Ellie killed everyone else she loves, she again came for Ellie and killed Jesse and shoots Tommy. Then she spares Ellie again for no reason.

    4: Ellie then again come to kill Abby after Abby spares Ellie 2 times. And in order to do so, Ellie already killed hundreds of people and again killed many people that she even didn't know. And after she met with Abby, (and lost her fingers), she realises that "ReVeNgE BaD" and spares her. WTF? Some are saying it's because the revenge cycle ended there or Lev might come for Ellie. That's just **** Because this was started because Joel killed a guy at the hospital. And Abby wanted revenge. All the people Ellie killed for this also might have close relatives who want revenge. We feel for Abby only because we know her back story. The people Ellie killed for this might have a worse backstory.

    5: Where are the Zombies?

    A game like this (which many people say "walking simulator"), the story is the most important part and they destroyed the story.    … Expand
  37. iddqd4
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    Это было абсолютно невероятно. В самое сердце. В финале я просто эмоционально выгорел, от и до. Было больно, чудовищно от содеянного, немного надежды каждый раз. Финал и прощание с героями с тяжестью на душе. Магия Naughty Dog подействовала. Как и во что дальше играть не понимаю.Это было абсолютно невероятно. В самое сердце. В финале я просто эмоционально выгорел, от и до. Было больно, чудовищно от содеянного, немного надежды каждый раз. Финал и прощание с героями с тяжестью на душе. Магия Naughty Dog подействовала. Как и во что дальше играть не понимаю.
  38. bmaster4616
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It’s definitely pretty clear that the 1-4 stars people are either clueless on what makes a great game a great game or haven’t even played it. This was 100% the game I was hoping for when they finally released this game after seven years from the original game. Loved every minute of this game and I’m sad it ended because now I have to wait for a potentially a third game. Overall, highlyIt’s definitely pretty clear that the 1-4 stars people are either clueless on what makes a great game a great game or haven’t even played it. This was 100% the game I was hoping for when they finally released this game after seven years from the original game. Loved every minute of this game and I’m sad it ended because now I have to wait for a potentially a third game. Overall, highly satisfied and this was definitely a lot more emotional than the original.… Expand
  39. bestintheworld0
    Jul 26, 2020
    5
    Gameplay is the same fun stuff as the first one, but the story is just poorly written and even poorer in its delivery. Written to seem deep and thoughtful but just a very shallow generic tale.
  40. Moha112233
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fisrt of all based on what Neil Druckmann said i am maybe a sexist and racist **** because i don't like the piece of **** he created. We're living in 2020 and people are still labeling other people when they criticise them! Good job Neil

    I can't believe that this crappy and messy game is the sequel of the beloved and masterpiece TLOU 1. I mean WTF is this game?? I didn't hear a single music/ST in the game. It's just nonsense slow guitar sounds that i heard at the cut-scenes!

    Do you remember the first scene in TLOU1? I literally cried when Joel's daughter died in his arms. I still watch the hospital scene where Joel carry Ellie and Fireflies are shooting at them! That Soundtrack. That atmosphere. That was the game fans were expecting for 7 years!! that bond between Joel and Ellie. I mean the story made sense. You knew what characters are going to do or say based on their personality. But in TLOU2 one second the 2 main characters want to murder everyone and a second later they show mercy and be like Nah!

    The gameplay is good. Not groundbreaking but it's really enjoyable. The graphics are so so so good. If i had to only rate the visuals and gameplay this game would've been 10/10. at it's worst it would be 9.5/10. The visual and gameplay designers did a great job for this game and everyone acknowledging this.

    But the story side of the game is awful. Nothing makes sense!!

    All in all this game is a waste of time for people who cared about the story of the first game or really liked the characters in the first game. specially Joel which was the main character of the first game. But if you just want to play a game and have fun and don't care about story or characters you'll probably enjoy this game.    … Expand
  41. dusit
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too many plot holes and plot armor and really lacking in depth. Why didn't Abby just kill Ellie and Tommy the first time? Why didn't Abby kill Ellie and Tommy the second time?! Why didn't Ellie just kill her at the end, she has so many less significant people for less including dogs?! I don't buy the idea that Ellie would set out on a revenge mission in the first place or that she would have been allowed to go. I don't buy that Tommy would have set out on his own and I don't buy that he didn't die when he tried. I also don't buy that they managed to kill EVERYONE except Abby?!

    Why would Ellie not want to turn back if Dina is pregnant? Why would Dina not turn back on her own if she was pregnant? Why would Abby torture Joel if she's portrayed as such a "likeable" person in the game? Why would Tommy make Ellie feel guilty about not going after Abby? That seems way out of character to me.

    On top of all the above, at least half of the game play is Abby and I just couldn't empathize with her at all. I hated her and I hated playing as her. Also, the last part of the game where you play as Ellie is by far the weakest part of the game, I didn't buy into the story or the setting. It felt very cliche and quite frankly boring. I felt irritated, frustrated and disappointed with this game. Please don't but this game, if we support them then this kind of substandard nonsense will continue.    … Expand
  42. Adinfino
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Pure propaganda. TLOU was one of my fav series and the new ND ruined it with their pandering.
  43. Azure
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 joins the Star wars sequels, GoT season 8 and the final 6 chapters of Domestic Girlfriend as an act of absolute spite against fans of the original story.… Expand
  44. iggy1996
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Alright this is obviously a very controversial game. It's grim, violent, occasionally gratuitous, and makes a lot of bold narrative choices. However, a lot of people commenting on this game need to grow up and actually go in to this game with an open mind instead of automatically writing it off after a couple hours (or even without playing it at all) because something happened that theyAlright this is obviously a very controversial game. It's grim, violent, occasionally gratuitous, and makes a lot of bold narrative choices. However, a lot of people commenting on this game need to grow up and actually go in to this game with an open mind instead of automatically writing it off after a couple hours (or even without playing it at all) because something happened that they do not like or because they are worried about some imaginary political agenda. The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece that successfully follows up it's previous entry. It is not without it's flaws, but it's strengths far outweigh it's weaknesses.

    The story of the first game is an iconic piece of storytelling that should be impossible to follow up. However, while Last of Us Part 2's story isn't quite as strong as the previous game, it is still a compelling tale on it's own.Last of Us Part 2 is intense and often times horrific, which left me with feelings of anxiety and dread. Much has been made about how the game handles violence, but I do feel that the violence works to the game's benefit as the story tackles the consequences of revenge and characters are forced to make difficult moral choices then face the consequences of their violent actions. The game trades black and white storytelling for numerous shades of gray that constantly make you reassess whether what you are doing is truly the right thing. Sometimes special "boss type" enemies will provide obstacles and some of these battles are crazy brutal and require frantic off the wall strategy in order to progress to the next section. This combined with new enemy types such as dogs and stalkers make for a heart pounding experience that constantly has you wondering what the world will throw at you next. Speaking of the world, exploration makes downtime between enemy encounters much more bearable and I often lost track of time as I scanned locations for collectibles, journal entries, supplies, and numerous secrets that give the setting life. I'm not gonna talk to much about the graphics and sound design because quite frankly that all speaks for it's self.

    Pros:
    Refined the first one's gameplay mechanics makes an already strong system near perfect
    Story is intense, emotional, and constantly had my heart racing
    Graphics and Sound Design are among the best in video game history
    Exploration is rewarding
    Most of the themes explored had me thinking nonstop and hit me hard
    Boss fights are among the most engaging and brutal I have ever played
    New enemy types add new wrinkles to gameplay and makes for more unique interactions
    Character work here is really second to none

    No game is perfect, however. Even masterpieces are victim to nitpicking and flaws. Last of Us Part 2 is an ambitious game and while I ultimately loved the overall product, it doesn't stick every landing. There are occasions I felt they tried to do too much or tried to tackle subjects that they really had no business including in this game. The biggest gripe I had, however, was the way the plot was structured. I feel like this may be the main reason some people think the story is poor as it feels like two different games with two different stories stitched together. This leads to a big lull in the middle of the game that honestly had me questioning whether the quality of the game would take a major dip and truly be awful. Thankfully it didn't and the game's narrative recaptures it's momentum and then some. This is still an issue that needs to be acknowledged, however, and while I enjoyed the 2nd half story it still feels mostly disconnected from the first half and just felt like really great DLC. The game also on a couple occasions gets a little too gratuitous in the way it handles some of the violence and sex and it can be a little distracting at times. New enemy types are great, but they are used a bit too sparingly which is a little disappointing when considering how much they can mix up the gameplay.

    Cons:
    Awkward plot structure
    Occasionally too gratuitous
    New enemy types not implemented enough

    I loved The Last of Us Part 2. The game's story and gameplay had me in a vice grip and took me on a roller coaster of emotions. Yes it made me upset, but it also thrilled and captivated me more than any other game has since probably God of War. I understand some of the narrative choices may make some players absolutely livid, but I implore you to go into this game with a completely open mind and just try to enjoy the game as it's own independent work of art and not just as a follow up to one of the greatest games ever made. Also don't trip so much about the inclusion of LGBTQ characters. Their inclusion isn't to push political views, but to provide representation in a way that suggests normalcy.    … Expand
  45. Rosadinho
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    A jogabilidade melhorou muito se comparado ao primeiro jogo, o gameplay é compatível com uma sequência. A história é profunda e pode ser um pouco monótona, e algumas escolhas da edição ao meu ponto de vista forçaram uma lentificação e quebra na progressão do enredo: parece haver um DLC no meio da campanha, com fillers, e o único desejo é que ele acabe logo. Mas, ainda assim, é umA jogabilidade melhorou muito se comparado ao primeiro jogo, o gameplay é compatível com uma sequência. A história é profunda e pode ser um pouco monótona, e algumas escolhas da edição ao meu ponto de vista forçaram uma lentificação e quebra na progressão do enredo: parece haver um DLC no meio da campanha, com fillers, e o único desejo é que ele acabe logo. Mas, ainda assim, é um jogo/experiência sensacional que todo dono de PS4 deve ter.… Expand
  46. watchoutch02
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    So disappointing that even pewdiepie couldn't stand it while playing it live. Zero because I can't give it -10 out of 10.
    Not to mention naughty dog's outrageous behavior trying to silence people all over the internet for having an opinion.
    Garbage.
  47. BlacK-LisT
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    If you are in love with the storyline part 1 and this is what you care about then don't think to play part 2 , story honestly is ****

    What it make a last of us great game coz of the story + gameplay and graphics but when u play and change the story we love specially with the main characters definitely you will hate to play or continue the game even if it was good gameplay I lost the    If you are in love with the storyline part 1 and this is what you care about then don't think to play part 2 , story honestly is ****

    What it make a last of us great game coz of the story + gameplay and graphics but when u play and change the story we love specially with the main characters definitely you will hate to play or continue the game even if it was good gameplay I lost the feeling for this game I didn't like it ,it was a suicide from the writer to do this crap which make me just want to finish the game then uninstall .

    Look at Unchartered or god of war theres storyline and gameplay together which you will make you enjoy and feel even if the main character die we will accept if you continue the good story anyhow I will forget this game part 2 forever .    … Expand
  48. jvcomp
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game is utter garbage, what they have done to the main characters is disgusting. While the graphics are good I knew it was going to be a horrible story by all the media using the same buzzwords like "great game-play".

    The story is shallow and utterly aimed and pandering to social justice. Would refund if I could
  49. rodeobravo
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Did you love the first game? Then this game isn't for you.

    Graphics look great though, and we have the alphabet people in the game so :D WIN!
  50. Elyts
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Do not listen to the hate, the game is AWESOME. Maybe, the only thing that could be better is the progression. Because it is, sometimes, a little slow. The game is GREAT.
  51. DavidJS
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Pales in comparison to the first game. False advertising used to increase sales. A game stained by bad writing, feminist influence (anita sarkeesian), and lack of talent.

    I am exhausted after playing some of this game, so I'll keep this short. The game is simply not good. You spend most of your time looting or watching cutscenes. The looting is tiresome because you often can't go    Pales in comparison to the first game. False advertising used to increase sales. A game stained by bad writing, feminist influence (anita sarkeesian), and lack of talent.

    I am exhausted after playing some of this game, so I'll keep this short.

    The game is simply not good. You spend most of your time looting or watching cutscenes. The looting is tiresome because you often can't go back to places after triggering a completely unnecessary door close, making it extremely frustrating for completionists.

    Considering most of the 'game' is cutscenes and not much action, you'd expect the story to be up to scratch, just like you would in a movie. Nope, the story is incredibly boring and uninspiring. Clearly written by a different team to the first game.

    The actual gameplay, and there isn't a great deal of it, is boring and sluggish. The controls just don't feel responsive. The combat isn't anything special and you're fighting mostly humans the whole game, and some undead too.

    The only good thing to come out of this game I'd say, is that it's now been made extremely obvious how bias the shill media are. They want their early review copies for clicks and views, they want their trips out, they want their freebies. If it wasn't obvious before, it is now.

    For me, The Last Of US's story ends after the first game. Don't waste your time and money on this one.    … Expand
  52. DragosK
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    It's just bad, they've done Joel dirty! I am so disappointed because i've waited so much time for this game and we get this thing.
  53. phil6ailey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Haha the man babies are hilarious. 4 million copies in 3 days, just goes to show the vocal minorityp doesn't mean anything. All this review bombing has done will likely mean they'll scrap user reviews. Any same politically centre person looks at the game objectively. Gotta say so far it's brilliant
  54. brickpudding
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Brilliant, best-of-generation game that accomplishes the seemingly-impossible feat of making the first game feel even more meaningful in hindsight (while also making it seem rather quaint and rudimentary by comparison, particularly in terms of game play). This is an improvement and expansion on everything that was good about the first game. Anyone who expected a heartwarming narrative mustBrilliant, best-of-generation game that accomplishes the seemingly-impossible feat of making the first game feel even more meaningful in hindsight (while also making it seem rather quaint and rudimentary by comparison, particularly in terms of game play). This is an improvement and expansion on everything that was good about the first game. Anyone who expected a heartwarming narrative must be hopelessly naive (though there are some extremely heartwarming and rewarding moments/sections if you actually play through the game). It should come as no surprise that The Last of Us Part II isn't a dog-petting simulation (though it is also that). It may not provide the escapism that some turn to games for, but it does provide one of gaming's most emotionally-powerful experiences—if you let it.… Expand
  55. bigboy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog is one of my favorites devs and The Last Of Us will be always in my heart. Part II is stunning, gorgeous, graphics are out of this world, also the new characters are really cool.
  56. Whiteout
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us part II was my biggest disappointment in 33 years of gaming.

    A game that cancels all the good things and sense of hope created in the first, and throws you into a even more negative and inconclusive world.

    Let's kill Joel after 2 hours and turn Ellie into a cold-hearted avenger; let her kill countless people, including pregnant women; let her lose her girlfriend, friends and even two fingers for nothing. Because hey, at th very end of the game why not to forgive Abby after all!
    Yeah Abby, the most unappealing character ever created, the one responsible for Joel's death, and that the creators try to picture as "normal" or "right" in her point of view when you are forced to play with her for 50% of the game.
    I cannot even imagine how to feel something positive about Abby, playing with her was an absolute torture!
    And you know what? You wanted o create a game about Regvenge instead of Hope?
    Ok, but at least give me the CHOICE of killing her at the end!

    There's no freedom in this game, you're just forced to walk back and forth from point A to point B, where nothing, or nothing special happens.
    Killing Nora? Owen an Mel? Who cares about them.
    Flirting with owen at the Aquarium? Urgh.
    Helping Yara and Lev for two extremely long chapters? A gimmick to have Abby look "positive".

    The flashbacks? Yeah those were the only nice moments, when you see Ellie and Joel together in the museum, and think how beautiful this game would have been if only it was the natural continuation of their journey.

    But no, let's place it in Seattle, a city overrun by nature (what an improvement, never seen that before!) with only gray and green colors, filled with the same generic thugs and factions (again, who cares about them?) and the same monsters from the first game.
    Shamblers? They just look like Bloaters.
    Stalkers? Advanced-infection Runners.
    Rat King? Bloater + Stalker fused together, how original!
    The cult Colossi! Male and Female, both using the same weapon and moves! Great game design here.

    The game is also very predictable.
    Everytime you have to go from point A to B, you see your destination in the long distance, and nothing really happens in between.
    They also abused stuck doors here. Let's push them and be prepared for an enemy ambush/QTE, or a noise that triggers the monsters.
    Enemies are also stupid af, you can do 90% of the game in stealth mode without firing a single bullet, unless the game forces you to do so.

    "Forces", yeah, the game forced me to play 28 hours to hope that something happened, but left me empty and disappointed.
    Thank you ND you have destroyed two of the most beautiful characters ever created in the last 10 years, and everything they tried to create.    … Expand
  57. camperking
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    If that was the only last of us out there, and people didnt have to compare it as a sequel of another game ,( the game of the century ), then it will have a major rating from everyone . I believe fans from last of us 1 expected more in storytelling and they get disappointed in some desissions. Its not easy to beat last of us 1 but still ..a masterpiece in any other way
  58. AnOddOne
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is not without its issues. But it's overall a challenging and enjoyable experience. The review bombing is entirely undeserved and is a reminder of why the hobby of gaming is generally looked upon when I see all these man baby throwing fits about Ellie being gay despite that being established in the first game. I would say the game is more of an 8 then a 10 and my review will beThe game is not without its issues. But it's overall a challenging and enjoyable experience. The review bombing is entirely undeserved and is a reminder of why the hobby of gaming is generally looked upon when I see all these man baby throwing fits about Ellie being gay despite that being established in the first game. I would say the game is more of an 8 then a 10 and my review will be adjusted as such when metacritic cleans up the reviews clearly posted by people who haven't touched the game and are trying to bury it based on homophobia.… Expand
  59. diegobage
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Seven years to create an offline game, and what we see is basically the same as TLOU1, and with a worse, much worse story. When will companies understand that mixing politics with games is not a good idea? Good graphics, but nothing extraordinary.
  60. Bluespell1
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game play works well the environment/graphics are some of the best I ever seen. The voice acting is very well done. The gun customization is vast. The parts people are yelling and crying about like Ellie being lesbian are in no way braking the game. Yes Joel died the way it was done made me sick. The flash backs to when Ellie was younger are the best parts of the game. before you say you like it or not try the game.… Expand
  61. marcoballistic
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The story beats of this game versus the original all tie in really well for me. The pacing and sheer brutal realism is both impacting & shocking. But also truthful to the subject matter. I absolutely loved it. One of my experiences of this generation.
  62. Gofrein
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    I do not agree with all this 0s and 1s. The game is not so bad. It is just mediocre. I would like to pinpoint pros and cons.

    Pros 1. It is a new LoA game after all from Noughty Dog. 2. It is nice to see old faces again. 3. The game is very friendly to all people in terms of accessibility. 4. The graphics are ok ( but they are not much better from LoA) 5. You can ride a horse. Cons 1.    I do not agree with all this 0s and 1s. The game is not so bad. It is just mediocre. I would like to pinpoint pros and cons.

    Pros 1. It is a new LoA game after all from Noughty Dog.
    2. It is nice to see old faces again.
    3. The game is very friendly to all people in terms of accessibility.
    4. The graphics are ok ( but they are not much better from LoA)
    5. You can ride a horse.

    Cons
    1. Plot - I will just skip this point. After chapter 6, I had strong desire to turn this game off. I made myself to finish it.
    2. Game mechanics - they are just the same. 7 years passed - maybe ND could ad something new?
    3. Level Design - the weakest part of the game. They put so much efforts in creating all this environment, but it is completely dull and empty. First open world o location Seattle shows us the whole lack of ideas. Corridors and rooms with enemies. 4. I can not explain why, but it is not fun at all to kill infected any more. It is just stupid stealth and that’s it. Melee fights are not fun anymore. It is a big disappointment. It is like Star Wars episode 7 we saw everything before, graphics became better. But everything feels completely broken + your favourite characters die. I feel that Druckmann might not be creative director of the studio after this game (    … Expand
  63. Infinity_Gauntl
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Let me say that I absolutely loved the first TLOU. I gave it a 10/10. The graphics on this are outstanding but they really try to throw LGBT content at you without any real premise. They are really doing it to be controversial and it really sticks out like a sore thumb. TLOU was one of if not my favorite games and I waited years to play this game. I really tried to avoid the spoilers thatLet me say that I absolutely loved the first TLOU. I gave it a 10/10. The graphics on this are outstanding but they really try to throw LGBT content at you without any real premise. They are really doing it to be controversial and it really sticks out like a sore thumb. TLOU was one of if not my favorite games and I waited years to play this game. I really tried to avoid the spoilers that came out but now after playing a decent portion of this game I can just tell you that if this is just a pile of /// and I should've just read the spoilers..... I am so disappointed. I will now be wary of my next Naughty Dog purchase.… Expand
  64. argo2001
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Игра шедевр, может чуть хуже первой части, но и это спорно.
    Всем поставившим низкие оценки игре, поверив словам различных блогеров-хайпожеров скажу просто "Вы, мрази, поднявшие руку на шедевр".
    TLOU2 - лучшая игра поколения PS4 и никакое тупое мочилово в виде God of War ей в подметки не годится. 10/10    Игра шедевр, может чуть хуже первой части, но и это спорно.
    Всем поставившим низкие оценки игре, поверив словам различных блогеров-хайпожеров скажу просто "Вы, мрази, поднявшие руку на шедевр".
    TLOU2 - лучшая игра поколения PS4 и никакое тупое мочилово в виде God of War ей в подметки не годится.
    10/10
  65. Rickispanish
    Jul 16, 2020
    6
    This is not what people have been waiting for for 7 years.
    This is what the Author has in mind .
    Everything about mechanics and Graphics. 1010
    Plot and its presentation, 210
  66. lolorik
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Game play is average, for the most part boring, the graphics and soundtrack are amazing. However, the story is very nonsensical up to the point I'm playing and it's a shame because it is a very story centric game. There was a point I thought I was sitting through a CW's Batwoman episode. If that's a good or a bad thing, that's for you to decide.

    I don't think I'll finish it. I was    Game play is average, for the most part boring, the graphics and soundtrack are amazing. However, the story is very nonsensical up to the point I'm playing and it's a shame because it is a very story centric game. There was a point I thought I was sitting through a CW's Batwoman episode. If that's a good or a bad thing, that's for you to decide.

    I don't think I'll finish it. I was hoping the plot would get better but it is actually getting worse. Maybe I'll just watch what's left for me to play and quit. I'm very disappointed.    … Expand
  67. Nbuhfy
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The second part turned out to be more than the story of one person. This is the intertwining of the destinies of people from different cities, in this crazy post-apocalyptic world. The game made me hate the characters at first, and then change my attitude to them! I really liked it!… Expand
  68. Nimaash
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Aside from the fact that the game is Masterpiece, you have to admire the courage of Naughty dog and Neil Druckmann to make the story of the game so dark and serious.
  69. spooksnotboogie
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    There are perfectly legitimate criticisms of the plot - none of which, in my opinion, warrants the absolutely poisonous vitriol it's been given. I'm sick of hearing all this whining about woke-ism 3 years in.

    I've never had a game made me feel like this, other than maybe the first installment. I've played this about 3 times now, and the gameplay has held up each time. If you haven't    There are perfectly legitimate criticisms of the plot - none of which, in my opinion, warrants the absolutely poisonous vitriol it's been given. I'm sick of hearing all this whining about woke-ism 3 years in.

    I've never had a game made me feel like this, other than maybe the first installment. I've played this about 3 times now, and the gameplay has held up each time. If you haven't played it because of this very vocal minority - do yourself a favor and judge it for yourself.    … Expand
  70. Ledow95
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing every single thing about it, Yhe graphics is something I’ve never ever seen in a video game, naughty dog has pushed the boundaries. The animations the gameplay mechanics really gave me an idea of what the next gen might look like. makes me wonder what the hell is about all this hate, if ya’ll wanted a fairy tale with a happily ever after then go watch a disney princess movie. This game is set in a world where death is literally everywhere. And i see that some people got pissed because joel gets killed? And calling the game trash Lmao, But still it broke my heart to see him go like that at first, this didn’t make me hate the game or the story, instead it got me more hooked into the game filled with vengeance. the part 2 clearly highlights one thing, there are two **** sides to every story and you shouldn’t be too quick to judge, once i got to play as Abby and learned her story, joels death is completely justified, or better yet he got what he deserved. And to be honest, i got much more attached to Abby once i got to play as her, and it shows that just like ellie, she’s a good person in general, and the ending was exactly how it should be, it felt wrong and uncomfortable trying to kill abby at the state she was in, and that’s how it should be, because abby spared ellies life not once, and that makes the two of them even. Kinda.… Expand
  71. Cldante
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im so sorry for Naughty dog, u **** it up
    Story is trash. Characters are worthless and unconnected to the main story. You have zero respect for ur players    … Expand
  72. steez
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Not only is this the best game ever created, its one of the best pieces of entertainment ever created. It is flawless, hands down a masterpiece. Every aspect is perfect, from the incredible level design through to the impeccable audio. It makes you think about your life and the way you treat people, which is more than any other game or piece of entertainment media. The best game ever made.
  73. Arturvpc
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This An absolute masterpiece, from the writing, to the graphics, it's some of the best games ever 10/10
  74. JackConstantine
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Didn't like it. Pretty boring and completely destroyed the characters we previously loved :(
  75. Ctenidae
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Not as good as the first game. But still a hell of a ride!! Ignore the many zeros and go buy it.
  76. Mannar
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing storyline, graphics and physics. Can't stop playing it 22 hrs in the game.

    Just finished it, amazing ending. What an experience that was.
  77. WesleyTomsky
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    +Graphics
    +Enviroment design and exploration
    +Ellie
    +Zombie combat
    +Rustic, acoustic tone
    +Themes of revenge/forgiveness

    -Abby
    -Naughty Dog's deception
    -Wtf Abby
    -Out of order storytelling
    **** ABBY
  78. Monzargos
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best videogames in history. You will enjoy it.

    ignore the homophobic reviews.
  79. pinkytwist
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    The difference between user score and critic score should tell you all you need to know. This game does its best to please the SJW side ("journalists" giving it a 100 as if ANY FREAKING GAME in history would ever be 100% perfect, give me a break!) while completely **** on the loyal fans of the franchise. If you think you'll get a game like the first one in terms of story and characters,The difference between user score and critic score should tell you all you need to know. This game does its best to please the SJW side ("journalists" giving it a 100 as if ANY FREAKING GAME in history would ever be 100% perfect, give me a break!) while completely **** on the loyal fans of the franchise. If you think you'll get a game like the first one in terms of story and characters, you need to stay the hell away from it. Naughty Dog made everyone believe that this game was about Joel and Ellie again, but it's really not, and I can't go any further without spoiling things, but let's just say Joel is treated like a random side character.… Expand
  80. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    They say none of the games should get 0. I understand that it has amazing graphics and good enough playing mechanics. The problem is story. The linear games like The Last of Us or Uncharted are heavily rely on a story telling. Sadly this one has a very weak plot that is full of holes. On top of that the characters are unlikeable and the beloved heroes from part one are totally changed andThey say none of the games should get 0. I understand that it has amazing graphics and good enough playing mechanics. The problem is story. The linear games like The Last of Us or Uncharted are heavily rely on a story telling. Sadly this one has a very weak plot that is full of holes. On top of that the characters are unlikeable and the beloved heroes from part one are totally changed and I could even say destroyed. To anyone who loved part one, I would strongly suggest to skip this game altogether as it will only ruin beautiful memories you had with it. It is the title that is only trying to push certain agenda at all costs and nothing else matters.… Expand
  81. Bars107
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    If you love first game - do not waste you time and money. The only good thing in this is music, everything else, which we loved so much from 1st game is gone and buried under empty shells of characters and stupid plot twists.
  82. Shadowx61
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Very bad game !

    Graphics - 8 / 10
    Story - 0 / 10
    Innovations - 1/ 10
    ____________

    GARBAGE !
  83. StylishHokie
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    Let's not beat around the bush. This game is nowhere near a 10/10 but it's also not a 1/10 either. I read the leaks a few months ago but I still went in with an open mind. It was worse than I thought it would be. Here are the pros. The graphics, gameplay, voice acting, and music are all top-notch. That's it.

    Despite all of that, the story is a colossal disaster. I don't need to go into    Let's not beat around the bush. This game is nowhere near a 10/10 but it's also not a 1/10 either. I read the leaks a few months ago but I still went in with an open mind. It was worse than I thought it would be. Here are the pros. The graphics, gameplay, voice acting, and music are all top-notch. That's it.

    Despite all of that, the story is a colossal disaster. I don't need to go into detail because pretty much everyone on here has summed it up better than I ever could. If you loved the first game's story and are expecting another adventure with Joel and Ellie, you're going to be very disappointed. I was expecting so much better after waiting for 7 years and it hurts to give it this score.    … Expand
  84. ashton1243
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Emotional Rollercoaster is what i would describe this game. This game is intended for us to feel the negative feelings of hatred, anger, guilt and many more complex feelings. This game make you feel things that not many games could.
    However, not everyone will enjoy this game because this game is very dark. It is dark and very realistic in how they depict the world. Yes, this game is    Emotional Rollercoaster is what i would describe this game. This game is intended for us to feel the negative feelings of hatred, anger, guilt and many more complex feelings. This game make you feel things that not many games could.
    However, not everyone will enjoy this game because this game is very dark. It is dark and very realistic in how they depict the world. Yes, this game is unpredictable, hence many people may not enjoy this. The story have many depths, that not a casual gamer can just sit around and understand without thinking too much.
    I got to admit, at the first act, I was giving a 6, then as it goes to 10. However, at the 2nd act, it drops back to 6, then it increase to 8 and 10 again. In the 3rd act, it drops back to 6 again due to character motivation that I disagree with. When the final climax happened, for the first time, I do not feel like touching my controller to do as the game tells me too. AND THAT is IMPACTFUL. The way the game make me feel the struggle in controlling the character in the final climax...felt so real. The last scene of the game also gave me the understanding I need on the character motivation that i disagree with earlier on. This is why this game is a masterpiece in gaming in the way it tells the dark story about hatred, guilt, consequences. It felt real.

    As much as it is a masterpiece, I am giving this game a 9. Not a 10 because I felt, some parts in the game felt a little to long and drags for quite some time. However, in dragging those parts, It successfully build a world which I really feel I am in, and most of all, it really felt like an adventure.    … Expand
  85. 2ofclubs
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visually stunning, very enjoyable gameplay.
    Deeply thematic, though devisive story.

    The pace change at the Abby switch does slow things down in terms of pacing.    … Expand
  86. Sanctify
    Mar 11, 2022
    0
    0% game, 100% propaganda. Honestly, if this is what the future of gaming looks like, we're all better off quitting
  87. daTle
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I think it not fair to rate game too lower score only by dislike stories. This game have high performace, great gameplay. And I like the story.
  88. sirspongy
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This is a solid game. I am probably over halfway through it and I have not come across anything I would consider overly negative. One annoyance is with how brittle weapons are. I wish they tweaked how easily a pipe or machete breaks. It is like maybe 4 kills and that is with repairing/upgrading them. Maybe this gets better with more upgrades that I don't have yet.
  89. CrispyLardon
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Incredible. Loved it. People only hating on this game because they decided to hate it before playing.
  90. playtraders
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I was not expecting this graphics on ps4! enjoying the game and its music. the game play and the animation is brilliant.
  91. ASGunvolt
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    From a technical standpoint this game is a masterpiece. It looks really beautiful, even for PS4, the animations also deserve a lot of credit, as well as actors' preformances. Gameplay wise it's pretty much the same game from 7 years ago, but the added features do little to spice up the gameplay and fail at giving it more depth. Accessibility options are always a welcome addition.
    But when    From a technical standpoint this game is a masterpiece. It looks really beautiful, even for PS4, the animations also deserve a lot of credit, as well as actors' preformances. Gameplay wise it's pretty much the same game from 7 years ago, but the added features do little to spice up the gameplay and fail at giving it more depth. Accessibility options are always a welcome addition.
    But when it comes to the story, you already know. The way the new characters are executed makes them the least likable characters in the entire series, not only that, most of them are killed and forgotten right after the fact. By the time the game ends, you feel like the whole journey that was set up from the beginning was pointless, because there is absolutely no resolution to the plot.
    Don't waste your time and money on this. If you do want to experience this game, I suggest just watching a playthrough because almost half of this game is straight up filler.    … Expand
  92. Antiagr
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Neil Druckmann's masterpiece. Long complex story, which many people did not understand. Better than the first one.
  93. Grimmjowzy
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all I just want to say that yes, I did enjoy the game and I am a HUGE fanboy of the first one. I tried to look at things from a very critical side, ignring my feelings towards the first game so I could be impartial in the second one.

    I was very afraid that the game would suck, I went in thinking it would be filled with SJW propaganda and things like that, but The Last of Us Part II surprised me. I didn't see a single example of SJW propaganda. Many would argue that Ellie being a lesbian and Lev being a transgender would be considered SJW propaganda, but those two facts mean nothing to the narrative. They're normal characters.
    About Lev, they do bring up that he is/was a girl, but it is in a single moment in the history, and it didn't bother me at all.

    Just wanting to clarify here that I finished the game on HARD difficulty and with 21h of playtime.

    SOUNDTRACK

    Absolutely **** gorgeous. It is **** amazing, way better than the one in the first game (which is also incredible). I was afraid that it would be just a copy of the first one's soundtrack, but that isn't the case.

    10/10

    GAMEPLAY

    I found the gameplay to be very fun. Lots of ways to deal with enemies, many improvements from the gameplay found in the first game. The animations are elder god tier, elli has unique animations for each type of item she grabs on the map. Her facial expressions are ULTRA REALISTIC. it really impressed me the attention to detail in almost every part of the game.

    10/10

    GRAPHICS

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.

    Sometimes I couldn't even see the difference between cutscene and actual gameplay, the most gorgeous game out there and that is a FACT.

    Lightning, models, map assets, EVERYTHING is incredibly detailed.

    11/10

    NARRATIVE

    Okay, now we come to the hard part of the review for me.

    I HONESTLY don't know why the **** the game is getting SO MUCH HATE. I honestly think 90% of the reviews on metacritic are from people that haven't played/finished the game.

    For those who don't know, Joel dies in the first 2 hours of gameplay. I honestly got hit really hard with it, i didn't want to believe he was actually dead and thought "oh **** they ruined the game", but they didn't. Abby (The strong woman) kills Joel because Joel killed her father in the end of the first game, when he enters the surgery room, he kills the first doctor which is Abby's father, and she gets pissed and gets on a revenge trip to kill Joel.

    After Abby kills Joel, Ellie goes on a revenge trip to kill Abby and her friends, which completely changes her character. Ellie in the start of the game (before Joel's death) was still a "child", she would never do the things she does as engame Ellie.

    It is a simple plot, but it changed me in some ways I can't even describe. I was overwhelmed by feelings after Joel dies, but i was REALLY overwhelmed by them when the game ended. Trust me on this one people, play the game first before giving a opinion about it. It is a videogame, it is meant to be PLAYED.

    I was wrong when i thought it couldn't surpass the first game, which was my favourite game of all time.

    11/10. (Still think Joel should have gotten more screentime, though.)

    THE GAME ISN'T PERFECT, BUT IT IS A DAMN MASTERPIECE. 10/10.    … Expand
  94. SleepNot
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome game! Top 3 best games ever I have played! Highly recommended! Thanks naughty dog for the last of us!
  95. NASYALDNYA
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do not waste your money. If you love the previous part You may only enjoy playing. The story is bad … Expand
  96. bergjr
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Best experience I’ve ever had in a videogame. Still recovering from it. It is a masterpiece!
  97. IronValkyrie
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The brigading of negative reviews of this game makes me disappointed in the gaming community. Objectively, this is an amazing game, whether you like the story or not. Be fair with your ratings, the developers deserve better.
  98. Radith
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Cultural agenda, save your money.

    I'm not sure why every game must be inundated with sjw agendas. Do not want, thanks.
  99. PCMachinima
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game could have been another generic revenge story, where you could easily assume the outcome from the very beginning. But instead, The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the most unique and compelling revenge stories ever told in a video game.
  100. JWalker117
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than i expected, many people will not and can not get past Joel dying, and i understand, but if you do and start playing this game, i think this story might surprise you, cus as much talk there is of hate and violence, i believe the game represents love and forgiveness way more.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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