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  1. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is made to tell an history it isn't a game of some heroes that kill the bad guys, is a complex history and characters, not a generic game like many others it would be easy to naughty dog just make some other game of adventures with joel and elliie, easy fan service, but they did not they mate a game that would mark people that give the game a chance I cried a lot in Joel death and hated it but after ending the game everything made sense this is a game for real gamers not someone that just plays to kill some bad guys Expand
  2. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Me parece estúpido inmoral calificar un juego solo por qué tiene personajes homosexuales parece que gente es estúpida no que buscan jugabilidad historia etc son uno putos insensibles racistas homofóbico pero así los educaron, somos humanos no por ser homosexuales lesbianas etc no vamos a dejar de ser humanos e igualmente tipo Color ni religión ni algún defecto o cualquier diferenciaMe parece estúpido inmoral calificar un juego solo por qué tiene personajes homosexuales parece que gente es estúpida no que buscan jugabilidad historia etc son uno putos insensibles racistas homofóbico pero así los educaron, somos humanos no por ser homosexuales lesbianas etc no vamos a dejar de ser humanos e igualmente tipo Color ni religión ni algún defecto o cualquier diferencia humano dejemos de ver solo una perspectiva dejemos de lado racista Expand
  3. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed the game but to each his own. A lot of people hating because the game isn’t how they wanted it to be. Was a cool experience for me.
  4. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing. Naughty Dog really knows how to write a griping story. Even a character I hated at the beginning I ended up rooting for in the end. The review bombing it's getting is entirely undeserved. Those who are review bombing the game are doing so for one reason an hour in and are crying like little babies. I doubt any of them even played through the whole game.This game is absolutely amazing. Naughty Dog really knows how to write a griping story. Even a character I hated at the beginning I ended up rooting for in the end. The review bombing it's getting is entirely undeserved. Those who are review bombing the game are doing so for one reason an hour in and are crying like little babies. I doubt any of them even played through the whole game. Ignore the reviews and play the game for yourself. Expand
  5. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    There is some heartbreaking moments, some scary as hell, and many beautiful scenes. Some of the better graphics I've seen in a game so far. S
    Story is amazing, the game felt more like a movie than a game.
  6. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco con emozioni indescrivibili da provare assolutamente non ho mai pianto per giochi ma sia il primo e il secondo sono di una dolcezza estrema ho trovato il 2º ancor più bello del primo sia gameplay sia trama Expand
  7. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, exelente jugabilidad, amhistoria conmovedora
  8. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is incrible!!! Beatiful grafics, nice history and excelent gameplay
  9. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    this story is for patient. the ones who are willing to give it a chance, open their eyes and pay attention. and once they do they will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful, thrilling, cinematic experiences ever made. even if it's not perfect the highs definitely outweigh the lows. a true must have.
  10. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite what many “fans” of The Last of Us have been posting. It is plainly obvious that the majority of the negative reviews from gamers have been due to either, 1.) Homophobic ideals or 2.) They haven’t played the full game yet or just decided to hop on the band wagon for negativity. The story is amazing, yea it has a few minor flaws in it, but the response to it has been pointless and illogical. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the gameplay is nearly perfect. I have finished the game in its entirety 2 times as of writing this. No, I am not lying about that. I can just say that it is a very well crafted game that is deserving of the title and is a perfect follow up to the first game. Joel may have been killed very early on in the game, but, he also was well aware that after killing all of those Fireflies, people would try and kill him. He was clearly calm in his last few moments of life because he knew it was going to happen sooner or later. People are whining about how Ellie had no problem with killing all of the other people who were in Abby’s group but not Abby. She never intended to kill them, they attempted to fight back while being interrogated and Ellie defended herself. When Ellie finally confronted Abby in the end of the game, she came to the realization that Abby was in many ways just like her. I get that Joel died and I was pissed off about it, but as the game progressed I began to realize that Abby didn’t deserve to die and neither did any of her friends. So before anyone tries to write a negative review for this game, I highly reccomend you read this post in its entirety and for many people, I reccomend you actually play the game or at least finish playing it before you decide to trash talk it. I am glad I was smart enough that I didn’t get anything spoiled for me because unlike many people I chose to steer clear of any third-party info on The Last of Us Part II because I wanted to experience everything myself for the first time. So either, play this game or don’t buy it and stop posting unknowledgable reviews on a game that you have never even played. These developers worked hard to make this game and their work shows. The game is worth every penny in my opinion and I felt like it was nessicarry to post this review because I at least know what is going on and I have also played the game twice and have a better understanding of the story. I hate seeing the negativity towards great games like this because it is unwarranted and honestly it damages people’s reputation. So if you have been wanting to play this game and/or you aren’t sure if you should buy it or not, I can say that from my experience, it is worth the money. I can’t force anyone into buying it but I can let people know that I have enough time played on this game to make a fair review for this fantastic game. *Again* don’t look at every negative review and believe it, because, more often than not, the person reviewing the game has either not finished it or doesn’t even own the game to begin with. Expand
  11. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't read this if you haven't played the game. SPOILER HEAVY! You've been warned.

    I stayed away from all the spoilers and had the opportunity to play this game the way Naughty Dog intended. This game first appears to be like any other cookie-cutter vengeance/revenge story, but it slowly morphs into a compelling narrative with deeper themes. In fact, the game analyzes the very nature of vengeance, itself, and examines what this type of mentality can do to those who seek it out. If you are looking for a cheap revenge story, look elsewhere. This game is going to be over your head and you won't leave with any sense of satisfaction as a result.

    Many people misunderstand the final fight with Abby and assume that Ellie forgives her. Honestly, the final fight (to me) has nothing to do with Abby. It is all about Ellie and how she is unable to let go of her own guilt and the things holding her still. Throughout the story, Ellie keeps tapping into a darkness inside of her (this is very evident in scenes like when she beats Nora for information). She is seeking vengeance at that point in the game, and much like Abby she is laser-focused on achieving that goal. It is not easy to play a character you love go through that.

    Playing as Abby in the second half of the game is not an attempt to make people care about her (in my opinion). Rather, it is meant to show what being obsessed with vengeance does to a person. And like it or not, if you were on board with killing Abby then you are kind of on board with killing Joel, too. It's the same type of vengeance, forcing a player to actually ask whether it matters who is right or wrong.

    In the end, I cared about Ellie. I didn't want her to seek vengeance because I watched what it did to Abby... Abby gives up a chance at a happy life with Owen and dedicates her life to finding her father's killer.

    In the same way, Ellie gives up her happy life with Dina. Why? Vengeance. The result? She loses everything she has... just like Abby. With that done, Ellie can find something to live for. So she leaves her last behind and she seems just that. Brilliant game!

    Ellie has to decide to let go. Her final memory with Joel is about trying to forgive him, a desire to start anew. Ellie wanted to work toward forgiving Joel for what he did at the end of the first game (robbing her death of purpose). In the sequel's final fight, Ellie doesn't have to forgive Abby. Abby is a ghost to her, a nothing... a shell of what she once hated. Maybe even a reflection of what she has become. And thinking of Joel saves her in the end. So how does Joel's death serve no purpose? It sounds like it has a profound purpose to me. Ellie has to make the conscious decision to let go---to release the nightmares that prevented her from moving on. She does that, in the end. She is a stronger character because of it. If she didn't make that choice, she would keep seeking out her demons, ignoring Joel's advice at the end of the first game to find things worth living for. Ellie's entire life has been spent living up to what other people chose for her. The fireflies wanted her to be a sacrifice to save humanity, so she trekked out to find them. Joel wanted her to be a second daughter, so she stayed with him. Dina wanted her to be a farm wife. Tommy wanted her to be a tool for vengeance. In this game, Ellie deals with all of those influences. Everything she touches goes sour. So she chooses to let go. In the end, she can start being her. She gets to choose that destiny. Explain how that isn't a fantastic ending?

    Finally, to address the topic of "Joel would never trust a stranger or let his guard down around one" and other such criticisms I keep hearing: At the end of the first game, Joel changes. Don't know if you all caught onto that or not, but he starts opening up about Sarah, starts making plans with Ellie and genuinely wants to put his past behind him. The idea that four years living in civilization and raising another daughter would have no effect on him or change his outlook is absurd. Ellie changed him in the first game. Why wouldn't she continue to have that effect for FOUR more years?

    Maybe, just maybe, try to approach the game with a reasoned open mind. You might enjoy what you find there. Then again, a lot of people were unwilling to give this game a fair shake from the start.

    Obviously, there are people who play the game and hate it. Not trying to say this game is perfect. It isn't. It's perfectly fine that not everyone enjoyed the game. But when a game gets THIS much criticism and is actually put together extremely well, one does have to wonder if maybe this title is just too ahead of its time and simply wasted on this generation? Sadly, I cannot dive into the criticisms of the game that I do have because of the nonsensical review bombing. So I will finish the review here. None of it's flaws detract from a beautifully crafted narrative.
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  12. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game and it was awesome, i dunno why people cry about story cuz i loved it also gameplay was
  13. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Nothing wrong with it ,apart from you don’t know where to go sometimes, people are sad in the head
  14. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played. I haven't been fully immersed into a game like this in a long time. Definitely in my top 5.
  15. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    it looks wonderful but its boring as hell. the story is not satisfying and also very frustrating.the story looks even worst when compare to the first game
  16. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Dont listen to the haters. Fantastic game play, revolutionary tactics in stealth and just challenging enough
  17. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing..edge of your seat storyline ,gorgeous graphics obviously what else would you expect from naughty dog , and its long as hell deff worth the money.. pretty disappointing that ppl come here just to **** the ratings tho
  18. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This game was straight trash the character development is basically non-existent and dry. It takes away all of the anticipation of the frist game.0/10 I wouldn't let me post with a zero
  19. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    O sucesso do jogo incomoda tanto que estão fazendo contas fakes só para dar nota baixa ao jogo kkkk
  20. Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mataron a Joel que mierda de juego, lo único bueno es sus gráficos, muy inferior a su antecesor Expand
  21. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Stop this review bombing !! The Last Of Us is a incridible game ! The story create by Nauty Dogs is complex. So you can judge this game because your are frustrated ! And if you played a very small moment you understand that the game is not political!
  22. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m a big fan of TLOU and I enjoyed playing this game Maybe Joel dies in a way no one liked and the ending is frustrating but u have to look at the game in a realistic way I mean even in our simple lives these kind of **** things happen and many people don’t get what they deserve And also u have to realize that this game is a “dark” game. It’s a game telling a story: a story u may not like but u have to accept How powerful the story was . I really enjoyed playing and I recommend everyone to play it Expand
  23. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This game isn't what people were expecting. Regardless of the fact that the actors and directors involved with the game asked people to expect something different. A lot of people went into this game wanting something that it would never be. This game isn't perfect but it is a damn fine game. Most of the complaints people are coming out with I feel are overly critical and not well founded.This game isn't what people were expecting. Regardless of the fact that the actors and directors involved with the game asked people to expect something different. A lot of people went into this game wanting something that it would never be. This game isn't perfect but it is a damn fine game. Most of the complaints people are coming out with I feel are overly critical and not well founded. Everything is here from the story to the characters to the environment. Its presentation of all that was the only thing that really let it down. The pacing got pretty messy especially around the middle of the game. But everything here was explored and presented. The developers did exactly what they wanted to with this and despite its flaws I thi k that this game is a wonderful addition to the first game. Expand
  24. Oct 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it is a very good game it has too many new features like the new combat system now you can dodge blows you can throw yourself to the ground and also the new objects that you can build, the story seemed to me one of the best I have seen the only thing that I I leave sad was the end because ellie does nothing of his revenge and loses his girlfriend but he has his happy side because in the end ellie forgives joel for lying, has abby for killing joel and dina for leaving and leaves everything behind and continues with his life Expand
  25. Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Ok, for me this game isn't 10/10 neither 1/10. Ellie is little washed out of charisma, as all of the characters, transition to second playable is awfull, all the more that is's even more personality flat. Generic , similar sayings don't help at that point. Poor dialogs as written by ND. At first scenario is classic exemple of how not to do it, they"ve been eaten by ambitons maybye. I dontOk, for me this game isn't 10/10 neither 1/10. Ellie is little washed out of charisma, as all of the characters, transition to second playable is awfull, all the more that is's even more personality flat. Generic , similar sayings don't help at that point. Poor dialogs as written by ND. At first scenario is classic exemple of how not to do it, they"ve been eaten by ambitons maybye. I dont think the is SOOO MUCH LGBT propaganda as people are saying, also the ending coud be worst. And second attempt shows the scenario is pretty smart. The most annoying aspect of gameplay was dumb NPC walking into youre position, little bugs especially in second part, maybye skill advancement tree coul'd be better .
    After that we've got sweetest possible graphics, abandoned buildings are new main character for me. Cool melee violence, finishers, most realistic blood pools ever ;) Couple of amazing sequences, few minibosses and one resident evil like big one which remains in memory. More open areas slots well onto fresher combat aproach. Loading times and technical part of the game also deserves an aplause. Overall gameplay is immersive.
    Soon i'll start NG+ with moore stealth aproach, im curious, does boredom of walking/talking parts will push me off...
    First game was special... this one is just a good game ;)
    Sorry for vocab flaws, thanks for reading if got here ;)
    Ps: Fook the trolls ;p
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  26. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is a disappointing excursion into a world devoid of the magic that made the first game so wonderful, namely moments exploring the character interactions and relationship between Joel and Ellie. The game chooses to avoid the obvious story that we all expected--the story that would have been more challenging to write due to our expecting it, but much more rewarding if they had theThe game is a disappointing excursion into a world devoid of the magic that made the first game so wonderful, namely moments exploring the character interactions and relationship between Joel and Ellie. The game chooses to avoid the obvious story that we all expected--the story that would have been more challenging to write due to our expecting it, but much more rewarding if they had the talent to pull it off--and chooses instead to go off and wallow in a grotesque landscape that is like something written for the Onion. Expand
  27. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Why do all people tell that that this game is garbage? This game is like the first game an absolute masterpiece and this is in my opinion a perfect example how toxic a gaming community can be.
  28. Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The mechanics are cutting-edge, but the story is a disaster. If you are a fan of the first game for its story then you are not likely to enjoy this one thanks to the woke storytelling Naughty Dog tries to sell around seeking revenge. Expand
  29. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I just have to say that this is my favorite game now i love Ellies story i want to see more
  30. Jun 22, 2020
    5
    Me encantó el gameplay y el desenvolvimiento en el mundo. Pero la historia tiene ciertas falencias
  31. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Graphics:10/10
    Gameplay:9'5/10
    Music:10/10
    Durability:10/10
    Maps design:10/10
    Characters:9/10

    Total: 10/10 im in love
  32. Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fact that I had to play with an unlikeable character for half of the game and the studios hiding this from me when promoting the game, I will rate it with 1 point. Expand
  33. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Graphics Great Gameplay and perfect artificial intelligence but a story that makes Elie cry could have been incredible but a scenario aimed at hitting us directly from our heart, but there is something going wrong, the author wanted to change something, I can see it, but this did not sit on TLOUP2. If we killed Abby, all of the players would be smiling and revenge would be taken, but my conclusion is be ready for Part 3 Expand
  34. Aug 20, 2020
    1
    Dont wost your monay on this game where game will destroy your filling if you play 1 one, the jurnay of part 2 will make you suffer
  35. Jun 22, 2020
    3
    Metacritic masterpiece for this poor story
  36. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    People are going into this game expecting it to be like TLOU, instead of it being a continuation of it. The story of the first game was great, and this sequel compliments that story and answers many questions left by the first game, whilst asking more too.

    Druckmann said it himself, the first game was about love, this game is about hate. In the world that was established in TLOU, we
    People are going into this game expecting it to be like TLOU, instead of it being a continuation of it. The story of the first game was great, and this sequel compliments that story and answers many questions left by the first game, whilst asking more too.

    Druckmann said it himself, the first game was about love, this game is about hate. In the world that was established in TLOU, we learn that anything can happen. We took many lives without question, lives that had so much story behind them, and complicated people with relationships.

    I don't know about you, but I get reminded of that in this game whenever I killed a Rattler, Seraphite or a Wolf. The companions of my kill would cry out their name, and I'd feel bad. Having the same thing happen to our main characters is a bold move, but makes sense in the world of The Last of Us. Plot Armour doesn't exist in this game, and I love that.

    We knew Ellie was going to be the playable protagonist of this game. Joel's death being the reason that Ellie embarks on a bloodthirsty mission for revenge, works so well as we know of their relationship and we get sucked into the tone of the game early on. As opposed to spending hours getting to know a new character Ellie is close to, then having them killed off to ignite Ellie. That just wouldn't make sense, and seem forced.

    Abby. At the start of the game, I hated her. At the end of the game, I didn't know who to root for. Part of me didn't want to support either character, but part of me didn't want either of them to die in the final showdown. Ellie and Abby have such a great parallel, they're very similar, but Abby is a bit more compassionate than Ellie.

    Abby spared Ellie's life twice, even after she murdered all of her friends. Sure, Abby has done some **** up things, but so has Ellie, and so did Joel. In the end, Ellie had to fight with herself to let Abby live, the same decision that Abby quickly made for Ellie's life when Lev intervened.

    Ellie learnt from Abby, I hope what helped Ellie realise that taking Abby's life wouldn't make her feel any better, was the flashback of her approaching Joel. We know after that scene, is where Ellie agrees to start trying to forgive Joel for what he did at the hospital. I believe sparing Abby is her first step to forgiveness. That is HUGE character development for Ellie. She didn't want to kill Abby in front of Lev, as that would just start the cycle again and parallel Joel getting killed in front of Ellie. 18 months had passed of Lev being with Abby, I guarantee they grew really close and Lev would hunt down Ellie if Abby had been killed by her.

    Ellie abandoning her life in the woods with Dina and J.J. to seek revenge one last time, to only grant mercy and forgiveness to Abby, things start to look up for Ellie's future.

    Next scene, she's lost 2 fingers that Abby bit. As a guitarist my immediate thought was **** those are her guitar fretting fingers.".

    Walking into the house we find it empty, I put off going into Ellie's room as I was hoping it would be empty too, that Dina took Ellie's stuff and is waiting for her back in Jackson. My heart sank when her room was full of her belongings and untouched, the guitar sitting there.

    I knew she wouldn't be able to play it, but I tried so damn hard to play the song that I knew she was going to play, the one Joel wrote for her. To Ellie, her guitar playing is the last thing that relates her to Joel, and that was stripped from the same person that took Ellie's life, but Ellie isn't angry any more. Even though she has lost everything, I think she realises it's because of her own choice and actions, that she's here now, and she accepts it. Monumental character arc, I cried.

    I saw someone rate this game 1/10 because the "girls are ugly." god, some world we live in. People complaining that a game is too political because it's a diverse game that deals with and represents people that exist in REAL LIFE. YES PEOPLE, THIS **** HAPPENS IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. GAY PEOPLE, TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, YES THEY EXIST. The apocalypse doesn't stop that **** Please remove yourself from the gene pool if that's what makes you hate this game. Abby is ****in' built like a tank, and I wouldn't **** with her lol. If you're intimidated by a muscular woman, you have no dick.

    Story of this game? ****ing brilliant.

    World building and expanding from the first game : Outstanding.

    Character Development? Phenomenal.

    Gameplay and visuals? Did you play it? You already ****ing know it's all fantastic.

    This game? 10/10, nail on the ****ing head. Now I'm off to platinum it and eagerly await the DLC.
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  37. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Haven't beaten it yet, but so far this game is incredible. I hope this franchise sticks around for quite a while.
  38. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    writing for this game is hard. maybe you love it or hate it. And I can understand why some people give it low score. I respect them because this game can break your heart but on the other side if you see it from a specific point of view it becomes one of your best game ever played. I think almost all of people say that its musics and graphic is awesome and also it improves its gameplay.writing for this game is hard. maybe you love it or hate it. And I can understand why some people give it low score. I respect them because this game can break your heart but on the other side if you see it from a specific point of view it becomes one of your best game ever played. I think almost all of people say that its musics and graphic is awesome and also it improves its gameplay. but about story I can say there is a high risk that you don’t like it but I love it and for me this game is best game of 8th generation. Expand
  39. Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is yust not good. I am sead. I just dont wont to somobady pay 60$ for bead game.then you play as a bad guy for a half of game. Thet is all i haw to say. Expand
  40. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game , Graphic details are awesome , totally immersing story line, so far totally enjoying it ,
  41. Sep 18, 2020
    10
    No te dejes llevar por las mil críticas negativas cuando recién salía el juego, aún no lo tenían en sus manos pero ya criticaban mil y una cosa, este juego hay que vivirlo y valorarlo tu mismo. Pará es maravilloso.
  42. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei na vida obrigado Naughty Dog por essa obra de arte. Expand
  43. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    With a story based upon vengeance and the price that comes with it, TLOU2 is not for those who are looking to have an experience that circles around Joel and Ellie' s relationship (We have the first game for that). A very powerful and dark story that realistically depicts a world were society has crumbled and the extremes are the new normal. An incredible game with a shocking storyline,With a story based upon vengeance and the price that comes with it, TLOU2 is not for those who are looking to have an experience that circles around Joel and Ellie' s relationship (We have the first game for that). A very powerful and dark story that realistically depicts a world were society has crumbled and the extremes are the new normal. An incredible game with a shocking storyline, beautiful graphics and compelling characters. Expand
  44. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Obra Maestra ! El juego ha sido catalogado como uno de los mejores títulos de la presente generación de consolas, pero no por ello ha podido evitar varias polémicas, ya déjense de estupideces pinches homofobos
  45. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, gráficas, sonido e historia, es una gran historia y también muy novedoso jugar de los dos lados después de la muerte de Joel
  46. Jul 8, 2020
    1
    詭異的劇情,人物互動完全感受不到人性,空有畫面劇情就像是柁屎
  47. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    El juego está bien ejecutado, han passdo coasa inesperadas en la historia, pero su cinematica, su jugabilidad es de las mejores, he disfrutado The Last Of Us parte 2 simpkemente me encantó
  48. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Excellent gameplay and graphics, the story may not be as good as the first one. However I enjoyed it a lot.
  49. Jun 24, 2020
    0
    So I waited years for this? Normally I feel bad for wasting money on a bad game, but this had a greater emotional investment after waiting half a decade. seeing the score given by critics makes me worry about the future of this site and game reviews as a whole. The only thing worse than the first half hour of the game was the last. Want my advice? don't bother playing, or should I saySo I waited years for this? Normally I feel bad for wasting money on a bad game, but this had a greater emotional investment after waiting half a decade. seeing the score given by critics makes me worry about the future of this site and game reviews as a whole. The only thing worse than the first half hour of the game was the last. Want my advice? don't bother playing, or should I say watching because half the time it felt like a B rated movie rather than a video game. Expand
  50. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo creo que es un gran juego y me encanta su historia, y se que mucha gente no le gustó el juego solo por dos cosas: 1- La muerte de Joel
    2- Que no se haya completado la venganza de Ellie
    Pero la historia del juego no se define solo por su principio y su final, yo creo que la opinión se debió basar en toda la trama y lo que da a entender escencialmente, yo creo que es la digna secuela de un juego tan querido.
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  51. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While heavily controversial, tlou2 is just as good as the first posing another great moral decision and watching both Ellie’s plight, along with an arrogant and brutal girl named Abby, go through her own journey. In my opinion this is a game of parallels and advocating peace. We have Abby and Ellie, who are mirrors of each other, and the serephites and wolves, who are fighting a war that the cause of has been long lost. Even abbys ending mirrors Joel and Ellie’s From pt1 Expand
  52. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Wow, the negativity here is humongous and very biast to say the least. That’s why I felt compelled to write my very first review ever.
    This game is a sequel and as far as (movie) sequels go, it’s up there wilt aliens, terminator 2 and, dare I say it, the godfather part II. It’s beautifully crafted, the story compelling, the game just awesome. I won’t spoil anything by saying that this
    Wow, the negativity here is humongous and very biast to say the least. That’s why I felt compelled to write my very first review ever.
    This game is a sequel and as far as (movie) sequels go, it’s up there wilt aliens, terminator 2 and, dare I say it, the godfather part II. It’s beautifully crafted, the story compelling, the game just awesome. I won’t spoil anything by saying that this game will move you, even shake you to the core. And take your time to explore this world we already came to love in the first game. So if you don’t like the characters, maybe you should ask yourself why. You might find the answer revealing something about your own insecurities. If you don’t like the controls, you can adjust so much. That can’t be a reason for a bad review. This is a classic.
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  53. Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This is the first time I review a game, usually I don't care about reviews but I feel like I need to help because this User Score is far from reality (3.9 atm) and anyone reading this needs to know that this game is a MUST. I gave it a 9 because is an almost perfect game, amazing gameplay, ZERO bugs, fluid combat, excellent story, good characters and at the end left me speechless for 10This is the first time I review a game, usually I don't care about reviews but I feel like I need to help because this User Score is far from reality (3.9 atm) and anyone reading this needs to know that this game is a MUST. I gave it a 9 because is an almost perfect game, amazing gameplay, ZERO bugs, fluid combat, excellent story, good characters and at the end left me speechless for 10 minutes while I watched the credits. Expand
  54. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Probably with best game of the generation. I loved everything about it, the story, gameplay, the very intense moments and the ending. I definitely think this masterpiece should win game of the year.10/10 Don’t listen to the haters, try it out for yourselves before u judge it.
  55. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Total epic timeless masterpiece. Only squares throw hate at this work of phenomenal art.
  56. Jul 1, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate this game. A solid 2 out of 10. The Last of Us Remastered is a 9 out of 10 game for me personally. There is very little they could do to improve that masterpiece. This sequel as beautiful as it is graphically, and with it's amazing score it still sucks. SPOILERS The point of the game is revenge is bad um kay. It's so bad that Naughty Dog has lost me as a fan for life. Expand
  57. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Um dos únicos jogos que consegue mexer tanto com o humor do jogador, questionando-o de seus atos. Uma história feita para não agradar a todos mas para os fazer pensar.
  58. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I love this game. The graphics, the physics, the story all of them ... wonderfull. I finish about 27 hours, now i enjoy what is see in my soul and some days later i restart the game in new game+ mode.
    I think that more better then my favourite game, the first episode. Evry thing better in this game than the part one.
  59. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last of us Part 2 is definitely different game in terms of its story telling than we have been seeing in this medium. It starts with one of the most divisive choice which is killing an iconic character in a **** way imaginable. I was angry and frustrated with the game at that point with this decision. Nevertheless I continued to play game and character are just dying all around you and it got me more angry with this decision. Then i played another side with so much hate that i was constantly killing her intentionally to quench my thirst of anger. I continued on and same happens here characters are just dying. Then something clicked, its not the **** deaths that is happening, its the **** world that characters are living in. Every character either loving or hateful are living in this world where most of the humans know only one emotion, HATE. But there are moments in the game that tells us Love exists in this world. Now the most important part, Naughty Dog showed one thing if someone dies you love, you want revenge no matter the cost. And that's where ending sucked for everyone. It went from 6 or 7 to 0 for most people for the ending because they didn't get what they wanted for 25 hours.
    And I would like to congratulate ND for showing what hate means in real world. They showed us that people want revenge no matter the cost. I watched a lot of streams, every people was hating ABBY so much in first minute as we play her. They were no ready to see what she is. That blind hate killed everything for everyone. They just want to kill Abby no matter if she also lost her dad, friends, lover. At the end when she spared Dina, Ellie and don't want to fight because she has only one thing worth living, Lev. Joel killed Abby's dad and Ellie killed everyone Abby cared for. Now if we can forgive or try to forgive what Joel did, why cant Ellie do the same for Abby.
    This game is all about story telling like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter which is made more interactive by adding outstanding visuals, audio, animation, game play and acting.
    Don't get me wrong game has pacing issues because its longer and semi open world environment. Sometimes, it drags out a little bit. But at the end, if your anger for killing Joel has not died this was not for you.
    If you want me to rate the game on game parts, they are as follows
    1) Story: Pacing issues but liking or hating the overall story depends on your thinking about the term HATE.
    2) Visuals/Audio- Best Visuals on PS4 including animation and very solid sound and audio designs.
    3) Acting: Best Actors on game industry are in this game, Troy Baker, Ashley and Laura Bailey. There are no weakness on the acting aspects of the game.
    4) Characters: All of them are interesting and I would say at least try to give them a chance without hate.
    Last but not least, The Last of Us part 2 is my masterpiece in gaming. I welcome all the hate from other users and other users that going to hate them, because you know what it will continue and this is the **** world i live in.
    Thank you.
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  60. Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a huge disservice to fans of the last of us game considering how long we've anticipated and waited for this game. Expand
  61. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Incrível, extremamente tocante, melhor história dos últimos 2 anos. O jogo toca em assuntos importantes, cria uma ambientação incrível com uma tensão extrema sem ser exagerada, de fato, um dos melhores jogos da geração.
  62. Jun 22, 2020
    5
    I've seen examples of bots being used in the positive reviews. There were reviews that were the exact same in there to a T. I haven't played the game so I can't comment on the story although I hear it's a mess. Either way take this as a heads up that things might be a bit shady. There's a reason the user score is as low as it is.
  63. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I’ve never seen a story told so boldly. It hits directly to what it means to be human.
  64. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    First of all. To everyone who is complaining that essentially "elly is a woman" with progressively stupider lines of rationale especially those who complain about the desexualization of her appearance, go F yourselves. This is an incredible game with some of the best graphics I have ever seen. The lighting alone would get it to 5 stars especially in comparison with what is on the market inFirst of all. To everyone who is complaining that essentially "elly is a woman" with progressively stupider lines of rationale especially those who complain about the desexualization of her appearance, go F yourselves. This is an incredible game with some of the best graphics I have ever seen. The lighting alone would get it to 5 stars especially in comparison with what is on the market in all other spheres. The gameplay is improved from the first game and in all ways it continues the tradition of being a masterful storytelling experience with a world colored as you walk through it. Yes, there is one early event which could have been done differently. However, this does not detract from the rest of the game. If you enjoy stealth games and the Last of Us, there is no reason that you cannot enjoy the Last of Us 2 full stop unless you are ostensibly a sexist pile of trash. I feel very strongly about this being a male who honestly does not give a **** which gender a character is as long as their story is intriguing.

    Thank you naughty dog for an incredible game.
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  65. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Increíble video juego, excelente historia, fabuloso guión, graficos sublimes, música excelsa, gran jugabilidad.
    Nada se le compara en este momento.
  66. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year
  67. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Its the best game in the world, the gamplay and the history its so good!
    no more words
  68. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Do not pay attention to unfounded hater comments.
    Part 2 is definitely a masterpiece! I love it.
  69. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game to this date, brings up so many things that leave you thinking for days or probably for weeks to come and when it doesnt scare the crap out of you it will move you in incredible ways. Thanks very much Naughty Dog, 5/5!
  70. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, quel jeu, quel suite je comprends pas le bashing que prend le jeu alors qu’il est juste génial
    Bravo à naughty dog !
  71. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da geração,com uma história que deixou muitos revoltados e uma lição de moral sobre diversos assuntos
  72. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing better than this (incredibly realised, beautifully atmospheric and emotionally unforgiving) game, is reading the reviews left by wet flannels and right wing snowflakes.

    Your favourite character died in a dystopian future/zombie apocalypse game? I'm so sorry this piece of art moved you. Would you like me to hold your hand? Characters dying in a zombie survival game? How dare they?

    You don't like seeing strong/gay female characters in games? Did that really upset you? I would hate to break it to you, but if a video game upset you this much, you may just be the snowflake you're complaining about. Put the pad down and get back in the basement.

    This is an incredible game with gorgeous graphics, masterful voice acting and motion capture performances and challenging game play. We finally get a worthwhile single player game, just for edge-lord politicians to come out in droves to complain about it.

    If this game upset you, go watch an episode of Friends and calm down; you are probably too young to be playing this.
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  73. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Es un juego increíble, una historia que te cautiva desde el principio y a ratos mantiene una tensión que te atrapa. Me sorprendió el giro que tuvo la historia. Con respecto al tema de la sexualidad de Ellie, para los que no saben eso se sabía desde el primer juego. Los cambios grandes siempre son los más impactantes, eso siempre tendrá gente a favor y en contra, pero en general es uno deEs un juego increíble, una historia que te cautiva desde el principio y a ratos mantiene una tensión que te atrapa. Me sorprendió el giro que tuvo la historia. Con respecto al tema de la sexualidad de Ellie, para los que no saben eso se sabía desde el primer juego. Los cambios grandes siempre son los más impactantes, eso siempre tendrá gente a favor y en contra, pero en general es uno de los mejores juegos de la generación. Expand
  74. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Uno de los pocos juegos que ha hecho que me deprima. Es una maravilla tecnica y narrativa 11/10
  75. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a shame that the game has been review bombed (Largely by people that haven't played it) This is a phenomenal game, it truly feels like a next gen game before the new consoles are even out. The story, whilst divisive, painful and agonising, is incredible. Sure, some of us might have done some things differently, but on the whole it is excellent. If you are a fan of the first game you really need to play this, its a masterpiece.
    The ending with Joel and Ellie starting to reconcile, knowing that hes taken away from Ellie so soon after is heartbreaking, in the best way imaginable.
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  76. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game, storyline was sublime, raw like life itself, graphics next level. And as a movie, cause its a game/film, not everyone is gonna like the end. We should celebrate the work and effort that the developers put in this game. And i’ll just say this, all the 0s shows what an small minded people can do with an internet connection, where in a zombie/infected world we cant see a girl kissing another girl. F***king great game. Expand
  77. Jun 24, 2020
    9
    My review/score would never offset the overwhelming hyperbole of the 0/10 scores, so I'm not gonna waste too much time delving deep into this.

    I found TLOU2's narrative to be the most exhilarating interactive storytelling I've experienced. A layered, morally confounding examination of the dangers of labeling people/groups as evil without full context, told through the guise of a revenge
    My review/score would never offset the overwhelming hyperbole of the 0/10 scores, so I'm not gonna waste too much time delving deep into this.

    I found TLOU2's narrative to be the most exhilarating interactive storytelling I've experienced. A layered, morally confounding examination of the dangers of labeling people/groups as evil without full context, told through the guise of a revenge tale. Compelling characters, creative medium-specific storytelling, top notch presentation, passable gameplay with generally satisfying stealth and combat, and unfortunately the usual AAA "oh no the door is locked" padding that could certainly have been tightened up.

    I saw the first game as a brutal examination of morally gray actions and consequences, not once painting the protagonist as a hero or villain. I felt that the second ran with those ideas even more so. It builds upon the first game's themes in risky, powerful ways, but never upends the player's role in sorting through complex moral conundrum's for themselves.
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  78. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Um jogo incrível, realista, história emocionante, soundtrack impecável, e muitas outras coisas, praticamente evoluíram o primeiro da série, sensacional
  79. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I do not understand the negative reviews. for what? awesome game and great developer work. amazing story! I am delighted! I would love to work with this team! get into contact with me))
  80. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Um jogo brilhante, mas que optou por algumas saídas fáceis no enredo. Motivo pelo qual não é um 10/10 pra mim.
    Ainda assim, tem uma história densa que explora a complexidade da personalidade e dos valores humanos. Gráficos incríveis, movimentação espetacular, expressão facial de personagens, trilha sonora... uma obra-prima dos jogos.
  81. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked the game, i hated it at first because of what they did story wise, it was just so quick and at first i thought to myself "How can Joel be so careless" But after finishing the game i get it, he lived in Jackson for 5 years, he's getting older and is softening up a bit, still feels guilty to Ellie for what he did in the first game. Joel took Ellie her goal/purpose in life away from her, she was supposed to die in that hospital for a possible vaccine and she was okay with it. I have trouble with writing out how i feel precisely about the game, but i really liked it, the story it told & the general message about the cycle of revenge and vengeance was super. I hated playing as Abby on day 1 but through the cutscenes and discovering her dad was killed by Joel, her interactions with her group of friends and Yara and Lev made me really like her. The graphics, level design, music are also super. seriously impressive. I liked the improved combat system with the dodging mechanic and being able to squeeze through small spaces. The upgrade animations were also super cool and i enjoyed watching those. For me this game was for sure a worthy sequel and a 10/10. It's sad to see the hate online and the review bombing on here (i feel like 70% off those havent even played the game or even own a PS4 to begin with)

    I remember Neil saying the game would divide the fanbase, and it sure did. I really enjoyed it though and i'd like to thank everyone at Naughty Dog for making the game. I hope they are doing fine and are proud of the game besides all the undeserved hate and controversy regarding the game.
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  82. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    An evolution from the first part, fun and a challenge for the explorers.
    If you thing this is SJW propaganda, you are biased.
  83. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome and playing the 2d part of it really makes you understand and even, if not like, but not to hate Abby. To all the nay-sayers over here - just play the game. The gameplay is still 1010, and the story is a great continuation to the original's storyline. The few complaints I have are repetition of some NPC models, especially in the beginning of the game and the SJW topicsThe game is awesome and playing the 2d part of it really makes you understand and even, if not like, but not to hate Abby. To all the nay-sayers over here - just play the game. The gameplay is still 1010, and the story is a great continuation to the original's storyline. The few complaints I have are repetition of some NPC models, especially in the beginning of the game and the SJW topics being a bit over the top. But, regardless, it's easily one of the the most refined and overall great games to come out on PS4! Expand
  84. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This game isnt as good as the first but the Improvements to its gameplay was extremely enjoyable and I personally enjoyed my experience with the game
  85. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It's a pretty good game graphics are good everything is good the game is really good
  86. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is actually a very good game for me, obviously not all the gamers thinks the same I think it's just perfect, f por joel Expand
  87. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    So much hate...it's sad. I don't understand why people put so much 0 for this game. That's not being objective at all. I did like the game, very mature, nice graphics, nice gameplay (yes similar to the first but I do think they had to respect at some points the last of us 1).Yes a bit long at some points but I like exploration in games so it doesn't bother me much. Naughty dog did a goodSo much hate...it's sad. I don't understand why people put so much 0 for this game. That's not being objective at all. I did like the game, very mature, nice graphics, nice gameplay (yes similar to the first but I do think they had to respect at some points the last of us 1).Yes a bit long at some points but I like exploration in games so it doesn't bother me much. Naughty dog did a good job. I had real fun playing this game. Expand
  88. Jun 22, 2020
    4
    Bad bad bad bad story
    The gameplay is fine but the story is very very very bad
  89. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I loved everything about this game, from the graphics the combat and to the story. I’ve seen negative reviews about Last of us part 2 but I just don’t understand it. But anyways You should DEFINITELY play this game especially if u played the first one
  90. Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This game has a wonderful plot. It shows very well that in a post apocalyptic world there are no good people and revenge is senseless. But to understand this you need to have an open mind and go through the whole game to the end because then you will understand it well. A game has an amazing audiovisual setting that completes this post dark apocalyptic atmosphere.

    Neil Druckmann and
    This game has a wonderful plot. It shows very well that in a post apocalyptic world there are no good people and revenge is senseless. But to understand this you need to have an open mind and go through the whole game to the end because then you will understand it well. A game has an amazing audiovisual setting that completes this post dark apocalyptic atmosphere.

    Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog. Good job.
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  91. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good me gustó la verdad que digan de la muerte de Joel es exagerado hay que saber que no es un supersoldado y no siempre se puede morir espetacularmente miren a Ghost en call of duty o a Yuri son muertes tristes, pero que hay que aceptar
    Moreno se la come
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  92. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Some parts were definitely hard to get through as a fan of the first game, but overall it was great.
  93. Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Trash store TLOU 2!! ND what you doing with the amazing game(story)TLOU 1?!?! 7 years for this!
  94. Jun 22, 2020
    1
    people dont react realistically in this game. i understand its narrative driven so i cant fault the gameplay for not being "gripping" as its like that by design. as far as the story goes i get such Kojima feels as this Neil guy is way into himself and his influence to see how out of touch he is, and its a shame because this is what the whole game is riding on. the graphics are great thopeople dont react realistically in this game. i understand its narrative driven so i cant fault the gameplay for not being "gripping" as its like that by design. as far as the story goes i get such Kojima feels as this Neil guy is way into himself and his influence to see how out of touch he is, and its a shame because this is what the whole game is riding on. the graphics are great tho these days its not what makes me love a game Expand
  95. Jun 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La historia deja mucho que desear. Una burla para la parte 1. Esperamos años no para en simole juego de accion sino una resolucion mejor de la historia. Estoy muy decepcionado Expand
  96. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t care about other people’s opinions on this game. I think this game is great, the graphics, the soundtracks, the audio, and the story. It really makes you feel like Abby is not such a **** by great character development. The ending is even great because it shows that Ellie is ready to end the “cycle” of constant agony by not killing Abby, if she did kill her the kid would of probably grown up and tried to kill Ellie. Expand
  97. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Bouleversé, ému jusqu'aux larmes, satisfait, triste et la fois joyeux, voilà dans les états où je me retrouve après avoir terminé cette époustouflante épopée pleine de rebondissements. Il est rare qu'à 5h du matin chez moi devant ma télé j'applaudisse un jeu en le terminant, mais la, je n'ai même plus les mots tellement cette histoire, ces histoires devrais-je dire m'ont transporter. J'aiBouleversé, ému jusqu'aux larmes, satisfait, triste et la fois joyeux, voilà dans les états où je me retrouve après avoir terminé cette époustouflante épopée pleine de rebondissements. Il est rare qu'à 5h du matin chez moi devant ma télé j'applaudisse un jeu en le terminant, mais la, je n'ai même plus les mots tellement cette histoire, ces histoires devrais-je dire m'ont transporter. J'ai vécu des émotions fortes. Enfin pour ce qui est du gameplay, level design, character design il n'y rien à dire, si ce n'est que c'est parfait. Rares sont ces oeuvres qui arrivent à me faire passer par toutes les émotions. Je suis époustoufler, voilà une belle leçon sur l'humain. Je n'ai qu'une chose à ajouté merci naughty dog TLOU 2 est le digne successeur du premier ça c'est certain Expand
  98. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una maravilla, como siempre lo fue, gráficamente es una pasada y su historia es muy buena, distinta a como creíamos pero es muy buena, una joya. Expand
  99. Jul 21, 2020
    2
    Графоний и детали - за это 2/10.
    Всего остального не завезли.
  100. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    A visceral masterpiece. A magnificent technical quality that brings to life a well-written story about the price of revenge.

    Narrative - The change to a serious theme was very welcome, something I usually miss a little in ND games. This time characters choices made a massive impact on the story. Gameplay - TLoU 1 but better, main additions is that now you can prone (discovered how it
    A visceral masterpiece. A magnificent technical quality that brings to life a well-written story about the price of revenge.

    Narrative - The change to a serious theme was very welcome, something I usually miss a little in ND games. This time characters choices made a massive impact on the story.

    Gameplay - TLoU 1 but better, main additions is that now you can prone (discovered how it it actually was mid game), and you can dodge now, making melee combat ok.

    Difficult Design - this game has a lot of customization on different aspects of gameplay, resources to find, enemies awareness, limit on actions you can make (some stealth kills are not allowed on higher difficulties), how much allies will help you in combat.

    Accessibility - A lot of options on in game feedback, from itens radar to magnifying parts of the screen, ultra contrast for enemies, sound feedback. Some come really in hand.

    Subtitles - you can have subtitles yellow.

    Trophies - as a casual player this is very welcome, but can understand some people getting upset, there are no more trophies for completing the game on each difficulty, you get only one for completing the game, and now there are less stupid ones, like finding every audio interaction with npcs (thank god).

    Gameplay time SPOILER FOR SOME PEOPLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    I played almost twenty five hours for the first play through (for a linear game.... oh boy), the game seems to never and, and trying to play in one go can and probably will make you sick, so I recommend playing a In game day or so per real day (just an personal recommendation), as it will also help in getting that intense story more spaced.

    Final Thoughts - With this kind of direction I would play even if the main character was a schizophrenic clown, that in reality was a dead cat's nightmare

    hope we can have a tlou p3 or a Joel prequel some day
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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]