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  1. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego, atrapa de inicio a fin valio la pena esperar 5 años, no se porque tanto odio la historia es exquisita
  2. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    its masterpiece i love this game its best game in ps4 and at all i liked at
  3. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incoherent story telling. Forced narrative through the game. Last of us deserved a better sequel. Expand
  4. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest game. It has an amazing graphics, I have enjoyed exploring the outer world.
  5. Aug 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, i love Last of Us first part. Ok u almost didnt change gameplay things - for sure its incredible hard to improve, still possible but its too hard. You got a really BIG money for this game and u did THIS? Guys this game is literally trash. LGBT Elli? Sure why not, noone cares about it, let her do whatever u want. But what the heck was that plot? You killed one of the most popular characters and expecting what? Im just continue that game, when half of game im playing on character what i hate. Next time, please, use your own brain and delete this screenwriter from this project. I finished that game just with laught. Theres no reason to cry or feel some sad, u just creat game part 1 with so DEEP and COOL plot and then u creat THIS. Imagine why do you have so bad negative reviews? You didnt pay so much for players to write that one, sadly almost all the big reviews payed. Hope you enjoy what u did, u just spit on face to all Last of Us series fans. Good job. Expand
  6. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I will ever play I feel. It's perfect in every way and has changed my life and my entire perspective on life, death, and pain. It makes you appreciate what we have in 2020 despite all the bullsh*t because as humans we have been through the pain of these characters 1000 years ago before everything was warm and cozy like it is today (in comparison to when we wereThis is the best game I will ever play I feel. It's perfect in every way and has changed my life and my entire perspective on life, death, and pain. It makes you appreciate what we have in 2020 despite all the bullsh*t because as humans we have been through the pain of these characters 1000 years ago before everything was warm and cozy like it is today (in comparison to when we were cavemen).

    Every mechanic. Every voice line. Every twist and turn in the story, is perfect and I haven't nor will I ever hold a game closer to my heart than this game.

    Going through this game and experiencing everything these characters go through, you build an actual real-life relationship with them. And when these characters go through positive or negative emotions, the player directly feels them. In the last scene of this game my heart broke, it gave me intense flashbacks to when my nan passed, and when I lost who I thought at the time was the love of my life. And I cried and cried and cried.

    This game is not for the light-hearted, it's actually emotionally draining playing a game with such intense emotion. I loved it, and I hated it, and that's life. You can't go through it with everything good, happy, and perfect. People die, get sick. People leave and leave you broken and the last of us portrayed these human emotions we all feel perfectly.

    Thank you to all the people who helped make this game possible. Thankyou naughty dog. I aspire to write a book that is as emotionally intense as the story for this game, you have all inspired me to be a better person. Thank you.
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  7. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I will actually play the game and I can say: do not believe those zero marks that the game received! They are just frustrated xbox players and prejudiced gamers who do not accept our reality today. The game is grade 10, with praise!
  8. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many dumb people out there... I don’t know why the bad reviews, but the game is amazing in infinite ways. People are just upset ‘cause things don’t happen the way they want to and forget the games deal with loss and consequences all the time. Excelent gameplay alongside a story that shows exactly how humans feelings should work in this post-apocalyptic world. Masterpiece. Expand
  9. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Excelente game! A história mostra a realidade de como seria na vida real uma mundo pós apocalíptico, com amores e mortes de quem mais amamos. Gráfico, trilha sonora, enredo, arte gráfica e dublagem em PT impecáveis
  10. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Buen juego, en todos los aspectos. Quizas la historia no es mejor que TLOU 1, pero sigue estando bien contada y con muy buena cinematografía. Lo que pasa es que a la generacion de cristal le picó el potito con los temas que trata la historia, pero es un excelente juego, que muestra la escencia de la humanidad.
  11. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is dope People be tripping because they're beloved character gets killed
  12. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game and an excellent continuation of the story, capturing the essence of the first game and building upon it.
  13. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    It's really good. I personally enjoy the Last of us more for the world building not so much the characters themselves. This game is a beautiful Display of a apocalypse future that isn't shy of showing the reality of mankind without true leadership. I found the Relationship between each character spot on for the world they inhabit.
  14. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Un titulo indispensable con una trama brillante y bien narrada. Puntero en graficos y mecanicas. Es sin duda el juego de la generacion y GOTY del año.
  15. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. I have done it. I am crying and speechless. One, or the best game I have played the last 10 year’s.
  16. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    "I almost feel bad for loving it." This is a quote from someone discussing the end of the game on Reddit. They genuinely loved they game, but once they went online to see what other thought, they were met with a sea of negativity. This negativity wasn't coming from people who didn't like the game and wanted to vent. It came from people who have never played this game and want nothing more"I almost feel bad for loving it." This is a quote from someone discussing the end of the game on Reddit. They genuinely loved they game, but once they went online to see what other thought, they were met with a sea of negativity. This negativity wasn't coming from people who didn't like the game and wanted to vent. It came from people who have never played this game and want nothing more that to get everyone to hate it. If you think the game's current 3.6 user score is representative of actual consumer opinion, know that this game was already this low before it was physically possible to even get through half the game. So do not take this user score into account. Find a real human being whose opinion you value and listen to what they have to say about the game. Expand
  17. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    My brain malfunctioned during the entire post credit scene… Prob it’s the unpopular opinion now but I appreciate Naughty Dog took risks. Not just lgbtq theme wise but rather the main discussion point of the game.
  18. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know for some people the last 3 months of our quarantine have been rough but this game has been like a rainbow after the Storm. I have missed Ellie and Joel! The Last of Us has been one of my favorite games for a long time since then I've played it at least seven times I am so eager to finish part 2. I don't mind Ellie being gay but I feel that it is straight up in your face the entire game. If Ellie was straight and had a boyfriend constantly bumping into me I would feel the same way. The Last of Us is not a romantic love story but a "father-daughter" relationship based on trust and hardship. I feel that Ellie nor Joel's sexual preference should be a side story in this storyline. Ellie's girlfriend has less personality than a plank of wood and really could have played the game without her. We should have had more time with Joel but I also understand they needed to move the story along. The nostalgia in this game is one I hold close to my heart. I love how some things have not changed such as the way we upgrade guns, search for loot, take medicine for upgrades, and the menu and how you make medkits and bombs. I love the collectibles and how Ellie writes everything in her journal. I think naughty dog did awesome with the graphics and show how time passes but the world stayed the same.
    The handling of the characters could use some work. I hate how Ellie jumps and the noises she makes. I'm glad they kept the same type of "infected" and impressed with the new.
    I like how they opened up the map especially in Seattle up I just wish they had a better navigation system. I don't like the fact that if I miss something I can't go back. Overall I am very pleased with this game.
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  19. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    В отличии от большинства пользователей я полностью прошел игру, попутно получив почти все модификации/апгрейды/коллекционные предметы, то есть игру я прошел вдоль и поперек. Следует отметить, что восприятие игры сильно зависит от от того, как вы относитесь к первой части игры. И если первая часть вам понравилась, то вторая порвет вам жопу. Если не понравилась, то она все равно подожжëтВ отличии от большинства пользователей я полностью прошел игру, попутно получив почти все модификации/апгрейды/коллекционные предметы, то есть игру я прошел вдоль и поперек. Следует отметить, что восприятие игры сильно зависит от от того, как вы относитесь к первой части игры. И если первая часть вам понравилась, то вторая порвет вам жопу. Если не понравилась, то она все равно подожжëт вам пятую точку. Игру можно разделить на две части, первая из них понравится почти всем, вторая - взбесит вообще всех, кого только можно. Вы будете цепляться к каждому косяку, искренне ненавидеть каждого персонажа и не понимать, почему Нил Дракман решил сделать две игры в одной, когда этого не требовалось. К проблемам второй половины игры добавляется вторичный геймплей и бэк трэкинг (на одной локации мы побываем 5 раз). По моим ощущениям, вот эти 12 часов надо перетерпеть, стиснув зубы. Но это того стоит, Нил Дракман понимал, что вся эта ненависть и общее раздражение с усталостью должны довести игрока до того же состояния, что и одного из главных героев. И вот когда ты смотришь на финальную катсцену ты понимаешь, для чего все это нужно было. Отдельно стоит высказаться о ЛГБТ составляющей. С одной стороны, в целом это очень органично вплетено в повествовании и следить за этим даже приятно (а это говорю я, белый мужщина традиционной ориентации). Вот во второй половине игры начинается перебор. В сюжете появляется трансвестит, и он до конца игры будет действовать на нервы. Как будто взяв специальную методичку, авторы упорно вдабливают нас мысль, что это нормально, и на этом построена добрая, большая часть второй половины игры. Взаимоотношения между персонажами, к сожалению, не вытягивают. Единственная пара, за которой интересно наблюдать и сопереживать - это та же Элли и Джоэль из флешбеков. Я ничего не сказал про геймплей, дизайн, графику, режиссуру и катсцены просто потому что все это выполнено на великолепном уровне, это новая планка в игровой индустрии (кроме геймплея, он просто становится вторичным из-за затянутости самой игры). И ещё кое-что перед итогом - первая часть мне не понравилась только одним моментом - это концовка, я считал, что Джоэл похоронил человечество и он не имел права так делать. После всех прочтенных записок, сцен и увиденной жести, понимаешь, что он все сделал правильно и одновременно с этим еще больше проникаешься к Элли и тому, что она хочет сделать. Если подводить какой-то итог, то в эту игру стоит поиграть каждому. Она понравится не всем, далеко не всем, но обсуждать её вы будете долго. Такого сюжетной приёма никто не ждал, для меня он сработал, хоть и пришлось терпеть, при чём долго. 8,5/10 Expand
  20. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I am 10-15 hours in the game (Seattle day 2) on hard difficulty. I am starting to believe that this is getting review bombed by the Xbox trolls or entitled 9 year-olds that are mad that the game did not go their way.
    Don't worry guys, i hear the next one will be just Joel and Ellie hunting in the woods, nobody gets hurt, not even the animals, they just heal them back up after they shoot
    I am 10-15 hours in the game (Seattle day 2) on hard difficulty. I am starting to believe that this is getting review bombed by the Xbox trolls or entitled 9 year-olds that are mad that the game did not go their way.
    Don't worry guys, i hear the next one will be just Joel and Ellie hunting in the woods, nobody gets hurt, not even the animals, they just heal them back up after they shoot them. There, Hollywood ending for you all.
    These crybabies are even down voting positive reviews because some people actually enjoyed the game and don't share their view, while circle jerking their own negative ones.

    The game is in every way better that the first one, and yes, I've seen the leaks and the ending. I pre-ordered it after seeing the leaks. I don't care about the political agenda, i don't pay attention to it, I'm concentrating on the post-apocalyptic game. After all the internet outrage, i was expecting flying unicorn LGTBs shooting rainbows. It's nothing like that, it's barely noticeable, just the edgy children blowing it out of proportion.
    Every encounter I've had is memorable, maybe because also the lack of supplies and difficulty. I am actually reluctant to start playing it again because i know I'm gonna sink another 8 hours in it and then the day has passed.
    I don't think there is more to say about the graphics, environments, sound design, acting, and overall polish of the game, this is basically a PS 5 game for the PS 4, I just wanted to clear the story part: IT'S GOOD!
    PS: I don't post reviews on Metacritic, but i had to post this one because of the injustice this game was getting.
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  21. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    А многие даже не играли... но поставили столько 0
  22. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I love the story, this game is one of the best games I've ever played.
    The story is for me awesome, but it is not something for everyone
  23. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Ini game tetap menjadi game dengan grafik dan gameplay terbaik sepanjang sejarah ps4.
  24. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    People have bombed the user rating of the game, either because they did not like something that happened quite early in the game, and chose not to give the rest of the game a chance. or they are angry since its an exclusive that they wont get to play.

    Listen to the real reviwers. I have just finished the game, and it is one of the best games of this generation. no doubt.
  25. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I feel like a lot of people are missing the point of the game. Personally I think everything that happened was important in the lead up to the ending, which was a good end to a cycle of trauma infliction. Not to mention the groundbreaking graphics and gameplay. The relationship between Dina and Ellie is a truly good instance of representation and I know many young people will now feel moreI feel like a lot of people are missing the point of the game. Personally I think everything that happened was important in the lead up to the ending, which was a good end to a cycle of trauma infliction. Not to mention the groundbreaking graphics and gameplay. The relationship between Dina and Ellie is a truly good instance of representation and I know many young people will now feel more comfortable with themselves after seeing themselves in them. Expand
  26. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Прошёл ровно за двое суток. Час не мог поверить,что играю в продолжение своей любимой игры. Геймплейно игра сделала шаг вперёд , одна из банд игры теперь мой страшный кошмар, они не щадят тебя вообще. В плане графики и технологий анимации-игра ,на мой взгляд, лучшая в индустрии. Любовь NAUGHTY DOG к этому проекту видна в каждом миллиметре игры. Что касается сюжета, то он напрямуюПрошёл ровно за двое суток. Час не мог поверить,что играю в продолжение своей любимой игры. Геймплейно игра сделала шаг вперёд , одна из банд игры теперь мой страшный кошмар, они не щадят тебя вообще. В плане графики и технологий анимации-игра ,на мой взгляд, лучшая в индустрии. Любовь NAUGHTY DOG к этому проекту видна в каждом миллиметре игры. Что касается сюжета, то он напрямую продолжает оригинальную часть. Пролог навсегда врезался в душу. Далее вы идёте по пути ярости и насилия,ведь это главная тема игры. Сюжет нам предлагает новый игровой опыт,который я точно не видел в играх.Мир живой и интересный для исследования .Это замечательная игра, она наследник одной из главных игр в истории.Я очень люблю эту дилогию и студию,которая создаёт такие шедевры! Expand
  27. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Its a really good game
    Enjoyed pretty much every single part of it, people have to relax
  28. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Eu entendo o pânico de muitos com o jogo, principalmente pelo o que ocorre logo no início, muitos não irão gostar e é compreensível isso. Porém pra outros, como eu, The Last Of Us Parte 2 faz tudo que uma sequência deve ter, muito além de gráficos que de longe é o melhor da geração, Jogabilidade, Física e etc, mas principalmente em seu enredo. Onde ele encaixa cada peça no seu devido lugarEu entendo o pânico de muitos com o jogo, principalmente pelo o que ocorre logo no início, muitos não irão gostar e é compreensível isso. Porém pra outros, como eu, The Last Of Us Parte 2 faz tudo que uma sequência deve ter, muito além de gráficos que de longe é o melhor da geração, Jogabilidade, Física e etc, mas principalmente em seu enredo. Onde ele encaixa cada peça no seu devido lugar e explicar com calma e sem enrolação para não deixar o game mais longo, coisa que infelizmente é comum hoje em dia.
    Para mim esse jogo é uma Obra de arte! Parabenizo toda a Equipe da Naughty Dog por terem feito que o que fizeram.
    A todos que foram jogar o jogo, tenham uma coisa em mente! No mundo de the last of us não existem herois e vilões, mas sim pessoas!!
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  29. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing. A must play. It’s moving how much passion and talent they poured into this game. GOTY of this generation.
  30. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Очень хороший проект, концовку ждал другую, но мне очень понравилась игра. Испытал бурю разнообразных эмоций. Это того стоит.
  31. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Much more bleak than the first installment but all the mechanics are improved. Loved the story.
  32. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I really can't see why the user rating is so low!

    I have been looking forward to this game for years and am not disappointed with the final result. It has vastly improved and expanded on the first game, whilst also maintaining that 'The Last of Us' feel.

    I think this game is superb!
  33. Jun 21, 2020
    2
    The gemplay is good but the story is so cheap and the New character are so bad and the old ones become dumb
  34. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, the game is just amazing!! Joel's death was not expected (so soon) but it was the real trigger to all this. Also ok his death was "quick and brutal" but it's understandable. After his death all you can think is that Abby is a ***** and you want to kill her so bad until you see her face of the coin. Well, ok i understand what she did and why she did. Obviously Ellie goes nuts and wants to kill here and it's understandable too.

    This game just gives you the message that it's so easy to name Good and Bad without knowing all the story and that's what Humans do, they judge as fast as they drink a glass of water.

    The story of this game is good because of that. You can see everything and you can judge after but with all the facts and it's impossible to go through the game and feel the same way as you felt in the beginning.

    Also, the fact that the game shows how the conscience works, i mean, when you are with heat mind you are capable of anything until you start to cool down, you start to think about why you doing that and "i will be the same if i do it". Well, the story messes with you and you start think about stuff.

    The value of things is well shown here, with Ellie not forgiving him and "stay away from my life" until he dies and she feels guilty because he is not there anymore and she never did forgive him for real.

    That's the beauty of the game. The graphics are fine but not something you have never seen before, the music is very good but not amazing and the gameplay is TLoU 1 (mostly) and the game itself is way brutal and darker than the 1st one (understandable). So, for me, what really made me stay for soooo long in front of the TV was the story and, at the same time, thinking of the things i did in my life, the judgements i did at first sight and that probably i should care more about lots of things. When a game does that, well, it must be a hell of a game.
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  35. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. Ignore bombers! They don't deserve this game. I appreciate Naughty Dog.
  36. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Nota 10! Realmente é um jogo para pessoas com maturidade para compreender. essa obra de arte revirou minha mente, eu chorei, tive ódio, alegria, tristeza...
    Ninguém está preparado pra esse jogo.
  37. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Backstory time:

    Let's start by saying that I consider TLoU to be my favorite game. Ever. I played it first in 2014 when I was 13 (yeah, a bit early, one might say). And I loved the world, the characters, the music, the everything. It just resonated so well with me. Since then I played through the game around 8 times if we are just counting the full playthroughs. Then one day I wake up and
    Backstory time:

    Let's start by saying that I consider TLoU to be my favorite game. Ever. I played it first in 2014 when I was 13 (yeah, a bit early, one might say). And I loved the world, the characters, the music, the everything. It just resonated so well with me. Since then I played through the game around 8 times if we are just counting the full playthroughs. Then one day I wake up and find out that the PS Experience event I decided not to watch (because it was in the middle of the night in my region) was the event that unveiled TLoU2. I was then 16. My hype was through the roof. Although I had that obvious thought- "How, oh how can you make a sequel to a game with THAT ending?"

    Three years pass and the game has already gotten and lost its release date. I don't worry too much until...

    The leaks scared me. I thought I was in some sort of a nightmare. The game gets delayed one more time and the only thing I want is just not to get spoiled.

    Then I get spoiled. I go off Twitter and get spoiled through YouTube. I go off YouTube.

    I am now 20. The game is pre-installed and the 19th is right there, I can see the day that I thought would never come.

    It's 00:00. I start the game. I am shaking.

    It takes me 2,5 days and 21 hours of gameplay to finish TLoU2. I am crying. So much. The game hits me so hard, so many times. Perfect punches to the heart. I thought maybe I knew, but as Troy Baker said- I didn't know.

    There were a couple of moments when I was unsure of where the game was going, but now I feel ashamed that I didn't just sit back and relax completely. Because that is how you need to experience the game- by letting Naughty Dog show you the way, not try to guess how the game will end and what the game will try to tell. It will pay off.

    I have NEVER cried that much because of any type of entertainment media. This is it. The highest standard. Where everything comes together perfectly.

    My review may get lost in this pile of hateful takes, but I hope someone will see it and realise that this is something that you would want to experience.

    My journey from 13 to 20 and further in life would not be the same without The Last Of Us.
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  38. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is bloody incredible i do not understand all this hate its getting yeah it has some PC stuff but its still incredible i just got to day 2 and couldn’t be having more fun with it
  39. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    El juego es hermoso, la historia podrá cambiar totalmente a lo que fue el primer juego pero quien no cambia con el tiempo. Seguramente todos los que comentan cosas negativas son personas estancadas y no quieren salir de su zona de confort por miedo a experimentar cosas nuevas. Hay que arriesgarse y Naughty Dog lo hizo. Si no querían gastar su dinero en un juego, para eso está YouTube,El juego es hermoso, la historia podrá cambiar totalmente a lo que fue el primer juego pero quien no cambia con el tiempo. Seguramente todos los que comentan cosas negativas son personas estancadas y no quieren salir de su zona de confort por miedo a experimentar cosas nuevas. Hay que arriesgarse y Naughty Dog lo hizo. Si no querían gastar su dinero en un juego, para eso está YouTube, vayan a ver como juegan otras personas o si se sienten tan profesionales vayan a crear su propio videojuego Expand
  40. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es muy bueno, para gente que en verdad sabe apreciar una buena trama, y obviamente para la gente que la estamos jugando, buenas graficas, muy recomendable 100%.
  41. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I only recommend this game if you played the first one and are invested in Ellie's character development. This game really **** with me on an emotional level. The story is good up to the ending as many of y'all know instead of the game making the call on whether or not you wanted revenge the player should've had this choice. Abby's POV is really good and gives you an interesting perspective i believe that her part of the game story is very good and is why the player should have the choice of kill or not. My main beef with this game is the end it emotional is draining to play this game and the end is brutal. Ellie goes for revenge after having a nice life on a farm with Dina and her child she gives it all up for nothing and when she returns Dina is gone and it **** hurts. After 20 hours of brutal depressing **** the ending leaves you hollow. Expand
  42. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    I loved it. I hoped the characters were inclusive up to their ears. Unbearable and with a predictable or mediocre plot with spoilers. but I got a big surprise. incredible without more
  43. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first game ever that made me cry so much. The story is absolutely amazing and I hope Naughty dog gonna continue in making such good story games. At least I would like to see Ellie living a good and happy life after all that. The ending was very frustrating. But that it's not why the game should have such a bad rating. Expand
  44. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра, в которую я играл!
    Спасибо, ND!!!
  45. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Il est excellent , gameplay au top , scénario excellent , rien a dire , merci ND
  46. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Game is really good. Good story, and beautiful graphics. Don't believe all the haters. They probably haven't played the game.
  47. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yea hdhdus d duej efbudbw e f7fe fhd sw edyhs wbsyd e ehxus dhejbe djd e dudhe e ejdudbe dhjdbw e dhdhw e d bdusne d e Expand
  48. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Nice music! The rest.. no words. I’m just asking development guys.. please don’t do the third part. Thanks
  49. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game yesterday. Now, I'm not one to blindly follow a dev or artist just because I like their past stuff. Bethesda used to be my favorite dev of all time, but after Fallout 4 being okay, 76 being trash and their handling of Elder Scrolls, I can't stand them. This game does not make me feel the same way. After playing the game, watching another playthrough and beginning to go back through it again, I like the story. Yes, it's bleak. Yes, it's a cautionary tale about revenge. No, it doesn't go how any of us wanted it to, and honestly that's why I like it.

    I've always been one for narratives like this, that don't have a happy ending or... really an ending that is satisfying at all for the sake of making a point. Those have always resonated with me. I feel it mirrors the first game in the sense that all of it was, technically, for nothing. When Ellie makes it back to the farmhouse, Dina is gone, and she can't play Joel's song anymore, it represents her losing everything that she was fighting for in the first place. It's a cautionary tale with a tragic ending, and I find myself drawn to those types of stories consistently throughout my life.

    I was in the same camp as everyone else when we first transitioned to playing as Abby. I hated her, I hated the way the story was going, and I just wanted to be Ellie again and kill her. After a while... I still hated her, but I understood her. I never LIKED Abby for a second, but I was aware of her motivations and reasoning for how she is and why she's doing what she's doing, and that's more important than liking her from a storytelling perspective. I respect this game for taking a risk like this, much like MGS2, instead of relying on fanservice or a safe route. That will always get points from me. But, again, these complaints are completely valid and I acknowledge that I am in a minority of people that LIKE the plot.

    TL;DR: I like the storytelling and plot of the game, I'd give it overall a 9/10, and I acknowledge that the criticisms of the games are valid, I just don't necessarily agree with all of them.
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  50. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing piece of art!! I dont understand why people are giving this s*** scores. 10/10 no doubt about it.
  51. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gameplay is as it was before .. Something delicious About plot of the game for some of people might consider as something bad but in my opinion this is what I expected
  52. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Jogo lindo, sem palavras, apesar da morte do Joel que me deixou triste é um jogo do CARALHO
  53. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Just as good as the original with major plot twists from the very beginning.
  54. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente juego, el mejor trabajo de naughty dog hasta ahora! Duela a quien le duela.
  55. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great game with an extremely engaging plot, loved every minute! On the second play through now!
  56. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Il gioco più bello di questa generazione, arrivato proprio a ridosso della nuova. Top
  57. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    this game is perfect, the combat system is great, but history is a watershed
  58. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Best game available on ps4
    God tier for me, **** all of those who gave a 3 just on story features they did not like,go play Minecraft or fortnite the only games you should play
  59. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    El juego es excelente,gráficos impresionantes,jugabilidad buena,ambiente super realista pero la verdad la historia fue na cagada...se hubiera llevado el 10/10 si no fuera por su la historia
  60. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game play and graphics are amazing i sometimes got lost looking at the world but the story is crap and the worst is Joel's death i purposely died as Abby to quench the fire but on the whole not a bad game Expand
  61. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I am a hardcore gamer (hardcore!! and old!!!), I've been playing and making walkthrough since ever, I played almost everything and yes I am a fan of naughty dogs #Games, and a hardcore fan of the last of us. YES THE STORY (AT THE END) IS NOT THAT GOOD AND DISAPPOINTING BUT THE GAMEPLAY AND GRAPHICS AND CINEMATICs AND ...ARE JUST SUPER AMAZING!!
  62. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Este jogo é incrível graficamente. Jogabilidade excelente e história que prende. Certamente posso dizer que está no top 3 dos maiores jogos que já joguei..
  63. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game, I can understand why people don’t like Abby, but I loved the story, even as Abby. I really liked the new characters and I think the gameplay is incredible. The graphic are incredible. Go play and make your own opinion of the game Expand
  64. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Infelizmente muitas pessoas nao gostaram por causa da morte do Joel, so nao se esquecam que tudo na vida tem um propósito e tambem consequências das escolhas que fazemos No final ela percebe que se matar por vinganca nao trará o Joel de volta, alem de se rebaixar ao inimigo. Enfim o jogo traz uma realidade muito dura na vida do ser humano dificil de aceitar por parte de muitos, mas isso nao estraga essa super producao . Expand
  65. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great game, it really gets you completely into the gameplay and story, great graphics, great gameplay, and great soundtrack Expand
  66. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best ps4 exclusive game , dont know why this game got bashed brutally. So you must experience this game yourself dont listen to those haters. For me this game still one of the best exclusive game.
  67. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente, gran continuación de la saga, imperdible, un must to play de la generación actual del PlayStation Expand
  68. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Two types of people are review bombing this game, and they hate each other. One group, are immature anti-SJW types whining about gay agenda, mostly because they just didn't want to play as a girl, and especially not a gay girl. The other type are people disgusted with the graphic violence and depressing tone of the game, who I guess expected Nathan Drake to drop from the sky and giveTwo types of people are review bombing this game, and they hate each other. One group, are immature anti-SJW types whining about gay agenda, mostly because they just didn't want to play as a girl, and especially not a gay girl. The other type are people disgusted with the graphic violence and depressing tone of the game, who I guess expected Nathan Drake to drop from the sky and give everyone ice cream. They're both wrong.

    At the end of the day, this game is A LOT like the first one, with a lot less board carrying, ladder moving, and garbage dumpster placing and a lot more exploration, world/character building and combat tactics.

    Its probably the most beautiful game ever made, and it's probably the first game I've where the slow walking speed that's usually forced in games feels appropriate; the world is just THAT dense with detail. I found myself literally slowing down just because it felt right taking the world in at that contemplative speed.

    The story, is brutal. Period. In fact its miserable. If you like drama like Requiem for a Dream, you'll be right at home, but I understand why this game is too much for some people. It's realistic and it's unrelenting. LoU2 is mostly a revenge anti-fantasy and the game's story ends up being a lot about the price we pay a person hates.

    Game play is a lot of the same but more dynamic with less stupid puzzles to keep you stuck in small areas. Its a wider world and you have a lot more freedom to explore which has been my favorite part. The game probably changes characters and skips around in time a bit for me, BUT these instances more than justified themselves in the story and happen less frequently later on.
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  69. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente la narrativa como la jugabilidad es muy buena casi superando a la primera entrega. Me parece injusto calificar mal este gran juego solo por la muerte de uno de nuestros protagonistas del primer juego sin realmente haber jugado este juego. Realmente es una joya. Expand
  70. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Incredibly well written y directed. It lives up to the first one. It surely live you with a bitter taste, but keeping an open mind will help you embrace the story. Great gameplay length, awesome graphics, fantastic actors, and one hell of an emotional rollercoaster.
  71. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The best game of all time, possibly advanced to a century in our society. This game has left every level of storyline and narrative soaring. At another level. I perfectly understand that a simple mind does not understand. And only see nonsense of cospiracy and manipulation by the "pogres". But in this world there are many people with many different minds, from one who believes that theThe best game of all time, possibly advanced to a century in our society. This game has left every level of storyline and narrative soaring. At another level. I perfectly understand that a simple mind does not understand. And only see nonsense of cospiracy and manipulation by the "pogres". But in this world there are many people with many different minds, from one who believes that the earth is flat or those who believe that the world works in one way. The rest are incorrect. A pity for those minds.

    THE BEST GAME OF THE WHOLE GENERATION AND MAY BE FROM THE CENTURY. IT WILL TAKE 100 YEARS OR MORE TO SEE SOMETHING AT THIS NARRATIVE LEVEL.
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  72. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I played this year. Despite all the controversy, I think that as a whole the story is beautifully harsh and real. It tells a story of a girl who got her heartbroken and lost herself to anger. And on the flip side, it’s also a story of redemption. Joel’s actions affected Abby. Abby’s actions affected Ellie. Ellie’s actions affected Abby. It’s a cycle of violence that stopped when they decided not to kill each other. When Ellie made the choice not to kill her.

    The ending, however bittersweet, has a sliver of hope when it comes to Ellie and Dina. Perhaps explored in a DLC? I sure hope so. My only complaint is some parts of the story I felt were dragging. But it seems every time I started thinking ‘man I’ve been exploring without action for a while’, I would get jumped or something crazy happened.

    The action was insane, the gameplay was solid and the world we got to explore was simply breathtaking

    Spectacular game.
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  73. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Il est magnifique.
    Il joue sur les émotions il a des graphismes excellent.
    Des paysages très grand.
    Et prend minimum 25 heure a se finir.
  74. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is capable of making you cry or make you smile!!! this game is a masterpiece of the present day.
  75. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Very nice game, the part 1 is so good but the part 2 still got me too even it still have some *** in plot hole.
  76. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Uma obra de arte! Gráficos, jogabilidade incríveis e história tocante. O melhor jogo que jogo em anos.
  77. Jul 2, 2020
    1
    If this game were not associated with an existing title, I would not have bought and played it.

    Story fell flat. Most people don't want to play a revenge themed game where they have to play the character who is responsible for the inciting event.

    It's highly unlikely that I'll be investing any more time or money into this franchise.
  78. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game from 2020. I love it! The Story? Perfect! Gameplay? Perfect! I hope on a part3.
  79. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me pareció un juego muy bueno, realmente la gente lo está criticando por qué su “historia les pareció mala”, cuando no es así (cada uno tiene su opinión pero esto es sospechoso) En fin me pareció una obra de arte y más si jugaste la primera entrega Expand
  80. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    That is more than just a game. I have got so much different emotions playing this.
  81. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a wonderful heartbreaking chaotic experience that erupts you up and then suddenly drops you down within all kinds of emotional turmoils!

    I absolutely Love this game with the energy of a Million Stars! "The Last Of Us 2" will live in our history as one of the greatest artistic masterpieces in gaming design & story telling to have ever been created within our time as this
    This game is a wonderful heartbreaking chaotic experience that erupts you up and then suddenly drops you down within all kinds of emotional turmoils!

    I absolutely Love this game with the energy of a Million Stars! "The Last Of Us 2" will live in our history as one of the greatest artistic masterpieces in gaming design & story telling to have ever been created within our time as this species. We are very fortunate to have had this experience!!
    This game has so much to teach us about how unbelievably misguided and lost we are/can be, and then at the same time how fine-tuned our senses are for the incredible yearning to love and be loved. Which is "one of" the most powerful "elements if you will" for our survival and longevity as Human Beings.

    The Last Of Us 2 is much more than "just a game" to me... It's a 3-D digital-reality that tries to imitate Reality... but one can clearly feel an almost out of body experience while being immersed in its world. As if the game is invoking something more... pushing outward or drawing inward from a 5th dimension a.k.a "Hypercube" ripping into the fabric of our Reality.
    It brilliantly succeeds in "not imitating" but rather "Emulating" a probable but terrifying "what if?" future of Reality!

    Thank You to everyone at "Naughty Dog" for your beautiful minds and talented skill-set as game/entertainment creators I applaud your craftsmanship.
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  82. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best storytelling in video games or else and one of the best video games in a console generation. Well done Naughty Dog team and Neil Druckmann. Absolute masterpiece. Solid non-linear storytelling, narrative, inspiring soundtrack, best overall graphics and sound effect. This will live forever.
  83. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I played the whole story and will do it again - The best game I have ever experienced - a real masterpiece I strongly recommend to play.
  84. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito bonito, a história também muito boa Muito emocionante, só fiquei puto com a morte do joel !!!!!! Expand
  85. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A game that is definitely not for all audiences, its philosophical and psychological problems make it very deep and difficult to assimilate if you are not willing to open up to the video game as requested, it is definitely a MASTERPIECE, its narrative and character and story development that make it unique, a risky move by Neil Druckman which only shows his genius. It is a story that youA game that is definitely not for all audiences, its philosophical and psychological problems make it very deep and difficult to assimilate if you are not willing to open up to the video game as requested, it is definitely a MASTERPIECE, its narrative and character and story development that make it unique, a risky move by Neil Druckman which only shows his genius. It is a story that you definitely can not criticize without having seen or played it completely (both its first part and the second), this gem puts you in such complicated positions that you go from love to hate in a brutal way, and not only love and hate, but also the whole strip between these two feelings, grief and pain are just a few of the feelings that this game exploits in us. If you are not willing to immerse yourself in this great adventure completely, and you have not developed every feeling from the first part, and you are a conservative person with fear of new feelings and emotions, and you fear accepting the cruelty and reality of a world devastated by the brutality of the human being and the nature, this game is not for you, on the other hand if you are the opposite ... Do not let yourself be influenced by criticism that is mostly here because of the boom and fashion that the last of us has generated, it is definitely a MASTERPIECE. Expand
  86. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is perfect. Unfortunately people aren't mature enough to understand and are giving low notes. But everything fits perfectly in the game
  87. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I seriously LOVED the game. Don't let anyone fool you. Of course you may not like the game, like some people did with the first one, but that doesn't mean that it's bad. Let me tell you otherwise: the game is a masterpiece. I'd like to say a thing or two about the trolls on here. did you know that the vast majority of player ratings were posted a few hours (if not directly) after the gameI seriously LOVED the game. Don't let anyone fool you. Of course you may not like the game, like some people did with the first one, but that doesn't mean that it's bad. Let me tell you otherwise: the game is a masterpiece. I'd like to say a thing or two about the trolls on here. did you know that the vast majority of player ratings were posted a few hours (if not directly) after the game was released. Which means they didn't play it! So don't trust these haters (I'm not saying that those who didn't like the game are haters, they have the right to dislike it, but most ... they are hehe.

    Neil Druckman said from the beginning that TLOU 2 was a story about revenge so if you're not ready to see ANYBODY die well... Just keep playing TLOU 1 and stop telling this game is bad, because it's not !
    The story is so well written, I laughed, cried, got very angry and felt empty when the game ended. I got attached to some characters (abby) which I never thought I would attach myself one day. All this because despite the fact that I was very angry, I kept an open mind and I trusted Neil and his team. This game makes you feel something, and just for that it deserve wayyy more than what trolls are saying.
    I mean, of course some people didn't like the story, which is completely fine, everyone can have their opinion. But most of them are just mad that the game is "SJW" (which is not.. Ellie is a lesbian, ok, but NEVER in a thousand years do you see them having sex or anything like that, it's smooth and very innocent, it's not "pushed down your throat" like I've seen some people say.)

    Now I'd like to talk about the gameplay. It hasn't changed that much from TLOU 1 (apart from the dodge button) but I like this one better: you feel the tension more, you can feel just with the fights that this game is way more mature from the first. It is way more slow, by that I mean that it's harder to aim right, you feel that Ellie is more weak and has less experience that Joel. (maybe it's just me, I don't know)

    Oh I know let's talk about the music ! I loved that one too, but it's too bad that it's less present from the first one. Santaollala did a very good job !

    I'd like to go more in depth with the story but I don't want to give away any spoilers, but let me just say one thing: Game of the year.
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  88. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Last of Us - the only game I could play through in last five years with purchasing over 50 games.
    Last of us part II - probably the only game I can play through in next five years.
  89. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!!! Enjoyed from start to finish...Praying to god for a part three!!
  90. Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Главное разочарование в истории видеоигр для меня! Я не могу понять как можно было сделать так плохо в первую очередь с точки зрения сюжета и во вторую с точки зрения геймплея где огромное количество повторений ситуаций из первой части и сам гемплей однообразен и скуден на интересные ситуации, но хочется вернутся к сюжету и сказать сценаристам данного позорище-поздравляю перед мной самыйГлавное разочарование в истории видеоигр для меня! Я не могу понять как можно было сделать так плохо в первую очередь с точки зрения сюжета и во вторую с точки зрения геймплея где огромное количество повторений ситуаций из первой части и сам гемплей однообразен и скуден на интересные ситуации, но хочется вернутся к сюжету и сказать сценаристам данного позорище-поздравляю перед мной самый бездарный сиквел в истории! Expand
  91. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    At the very second that the credits of the first TLOU game rolled, I knew it was a masterpiece. Since then, I must have played it a dozen times already, and always with great pleasure. Now, I've just finished the second game and I feel nothing besides emptiness. I was drastically uncomfortable playing this. I haven't enjoyed it most of the time, but I did recognize it as anotherAt the very second that the credits of the first TLOU game rolled, I knew it was a masterpiece. Since then, I must have played it a dozen times already, and always with great pleasure. Now, I've just finished the second game and I feel nothing besides emptiness. I was drastically uncomfortable playing this. I haven't enjoyed it most of the time, but I did recognize it as another masterpiece. For me, this has no replayability, playing it once was enough suffering, Which is exaclty the point of this game. I get that now. I applaud what they've done, for even though I didn't like how it all ended, it was really worth it to get there, to experience it. Expand
  92. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Epic, Instant Classic. Just a perfect Video Game.
    Playing Games since Amiga,C64, Atari.
  93. Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The **** game is Asian discrimination and insult Joel . **** you Neil druckmann!!! Expand
  94. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best exclusives on Playstation, no other franchise has the guts to risk so much and it deserves respect.
  95. Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game is full of **** They betray part 1 and Joel, character that I loved.
  96. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    После прохождения мне были необходимы сутки, чтобы осмыслить это произведение, в конечном итоге пришел к выводу, что это абсолютно прекрасная игра, с самым лучшим миром, что я встречал. Разумеется, тяжело как-то сравнивать с первой частью в плане сюжета из-за их абсолютно разных основных идей, но при этом не могу не отметить, что они тесно связаны между собой. На мой взгляд образыПосле прохождения мне были необходимы сутки, чтобы осмыслить это произведение, в конечном итоге пришел к выводу, что это абсолютно прекрасная игра, с самым лучшим миром, что я встречал. Разумеется, тяжело как-то сравнивать с первой частью в плане сюжета из-за их абсолютно разных основных идей, но при этом не могу не отметить, что они тесно связаны между собой. На мой взгляд образы потерпели совершенно закономерные изменения за все время время и совершают они в большинстве случаем опять же закономерные поступки. Вопрос лишь один - нужно ли было продолжать историю первой части? Скорее, нет. Но необходимость такой истории, как минимум для меня, неоспорима. Expand
  97. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece from Naughty Dog I can’t even describe how good is this game Neil and the team did a great job on this game it’s a 10 out of 10 game you wanna know why ? First the visual and audio Honestly this is the best thing I’ve ever seen in my life a gorgeous Visuals and audio made the game so much better. I like the little details as We all now know Naughty dog are the best inAnother masterpiece from Naughty Dog I can’t even describe how good is this game Neil and the team did a great job on this game it’s a 10 out of 10 game you wanna know why ? First the visual and audio Honestly this is the best thing I’ve ever seen in my life a gorgeous Visuals and audio made the game so much better. I like the little details as We all now know Naughty dog are the best in details They focus on everything no matter how small it is so the little details really impressed me Second the level design
    This game has the best level design of ever seen a lot of ways to finish your mission and a lot of ways to go. I like the open World stuff in the game and I like the little puzzles it was good Third The gameplay
    Oh my God what can I say but this it’s the best game play I’ve ever Played in my in my life it’s perfect it’s smooth it’s fast and Fair like everything in it is perfect Looks good it’s fun diverse You can do a lot of stuff in it in your own way it’s just perfect Everything in the Combat is Hundred time better than the first one with a lot of new things you can do in the combat and this game is way scarier than the first one I’m always scared one playing this game it’s so scary especially the new enemies in the game fourth the story The story was a bit confusing at the beginning of the game but naughty dog want you to feel something different this time the storytelling is **** amazing I’ve never seen anything like this before it’s creative a new and you need to play more to understand that you may not like it at first but then you gonna love it no the dog knows how to do this so don’t worry just want to say (expect the unexpected). Things I hate in it well there’s not a lot of big things I hate in this game just some small things Like the snow affects and this door is locked you’ll understand is if you play

    Overall
    The last of us is definitely the game of the year it’s the best looking game on PlayStation four definitely the best Naughty dog Game and of course it’s a must play game 10/10
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  98. Jun 23, 2020
    8
    first things first metacritic you need to fix this User review system, how can you poof someone own the game? anyone can review and give 0 who don't even own the game.

    My score graphics 10/10 Seattle day 2 Chapter "The Seraphites" look so good in ps4 pro 4k TV sounds 9/10 map design 8/10 gameplay 9/10 the AI some time get in your way enemy/infected 9/10 story 8/10 a lot peoples
    first things first metacritic you need to fix this User review system, how can you poof someone own the game? anyone can review and give 0 who don't even own the game.

    My score
    graphics 10/10 Seattle day 2 Chapter "The Seraphites" look so good in ps4 pro 4k TV
    sounds 9/10
    map design 8/10
    gameplay 9/10 the AI some time get in your way
    enemy/infected 9/10
    story 8/10 a lot peoples hate abby for me I feel for her, She has the right to revenge her dad it a love & Hate
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  99. Jul 5, 2020
    7
    Where Part 1 falls into the upper echelon of games ever made... Part 2 is simply "OK".

    The large open-world type areas didn't work in a game where desperately scavenging for parts is key. I felt like I was metal detecting. Meticulously combing areas, missing out on the spectacle of the environments - or even forgetting what I'm doing or where I'm going. I didn't recognise the
    Where Part 1 falls into the upper echelon of games ever made... Part 2 is simply "OK".

    The large open-world type areas didn't work in a game where desperately scavenging for parts is key. I felt like I was metal detecting. Meticulously combing areas, missing out on the spectacle of the environments - or even forgetting what I'm doing or where I'm going.

    I didn't recognise the characters. Joel was a essentially a paternalised (new word) NPC and Ellie was an angry adult devoid of her usual wit and vulnerability.

    So while I have no regrets buying it, at the end of game, I felt almost no emotions. No goosebumps. The game ended. I felt depressed and sad it didn't live up to anything I hoped.

    The lack of multiplayer and trophy challenge of harder difficulties means I won't be playing it agin for a very long time.
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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]