The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Will121
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is all im going to say about this game:
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10 (same as the first game)
    Storyline and plot: 2/10

    I loved the first LOU game and can definitely say it is masterpiece. The characters were great, the story was great. Overall it was one of the best zombie survival games i have ever played. When i saw they were making a new one i was so hyped, but im disappointed with Naughty Dog. The LOU 2 is not a Masterpiece (Critics please stop sucking Neil Druckmans dick and saying this game can compete with the first one because it cant.) It has its good moment (the flashbacks) and some parts are fun. But it does so many things wrong. First of all Joel dies in the first mission (WTF) im not angry about him dying, its the way he dies (Joel the alpha male who travelled across half the US, slaying hordes of clickers and hunters and then fighting his way through hospital filled with heavily armoured Fireflies all the while protecting a young Ellie is taken down by a golf club.) So stupid. Then you are forced to play as his killer and experience why she wanted to kill him, no one gives a **** about her. Im pretty sure the first thing everyone did with Abby is kill her using a pipe bomb just to redeem the game a little more! Then the ending...so you (Ellie) kill everyone involved in Joels killing in brutal ways. But as soon as you get to the person who actually did the deed, your like "eh, i cbb to kill you so ill just let you go and get no revenge whatsoever" This discount Greta Thunburg gets away with killing one of the most beloved characters in the series. wtf is this.

    The TLOU 2 is a fine game, but not a masterpiece. So stfu critics.    … Expand
  2. 07azez
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    I didn't think i'll ever rate a game here but i'am so pissed off because of this game i feel forced to make an account just for this
  3. Lukeperry
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gun play is fantastic but the story was just dog ****, and the fact they force you to play hours of this game as Joel's killer is just unforgivable.… Expand
  4. NatsuDragneel77
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    I loved the gameplay but absolutely hated the storyline.
    Look how they massacred my boy :'(
  5. Mario_zigano
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    worst story ever.......very shallow...game play nothing new
    wasted my time
  6. Patrickio
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The overwhelming sensation that the characters were developed by a PC think-tank ruins any possibility of pulling me in to the plot. The gameplay is alright, but not enough to make up for how I feel robbed. I never should have bought this game before hearing gamer reviews.… Expand
  7. ascrae
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    A game which tries to teach you morality by not giving you choice but by forcing you to do immoral things.
    Gorgeous but empty, fights are generic at this point in gaming history
  8. Matiaslopezch
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything that was built in the first game was destroyed on this one. They took everything you loved from the first one and ripped it apart. Making you play as Abby to create empathy did not work. Made more displeased. They really try to push you to like it, but FAILED.
    Good technical aspects and decent soundtrack.    … Expand
  9. Synester7776
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine waiting 7 years to not play as ellie for more than half of the game, False advertising Joel being in the game more when he gets killed off not even 2 hours in AND his killer gets to walk free after killing hundreds to get to her. AND They want us to “sympathize” with Abby??? No. The way the story is and ends doesn’t sit right with me. No closure at all and leaves you with so many questions. This is exactly how to ruin a perfect game with a **** sequel. If they make part 3 it’s gonna be a disaster. HOWEVER, The game mechanics and the universe are perfect but they should’ve worked more on putting that storyline together that actually made sense than worrying about perfect graphics and game mechanics because people are playing for THE STORY after all.… Expand
  10. Asti_kun
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Total frustration. And all this SJW sh*t is not the biggest problem. Poor plot, not an interesting characters, alogical twists and actions, boring gameplay. I can commend great visual and good animation. But it's not enough for a game. You can't watch just on good graphics 30 hrs in a row.
  11. Derinum
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    So dissatisfied, it's not at all as advertised
    It's actually made me feel sad and frustrated, I feel like this was self indulgence and a **** thing to do. It's like the star wars prequel I'm poor and I wish I never bought it. Just play the first one it's flawless.
  12. Usergrame
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After actually playing the game I'm really disappointed. Chrakters are bland, Joel gets killed right of the bat, Ellie is pretty flat as a character, her "girlfriend" Dina is, too. There's almost no story behind her nor does she get shown a lot in the game. Every character also gets kicked out the game instantly, nothing emotional (not even Joels death). Not even the characters remember them after they're dead. You play as the unlikable Abby for half the game. NO ONE LIKES HER. It's also unbelievable that Joel gets with a group of people he doesn't know, and Abby killing him after he saved her life. This then all comes down to Ellie and Abby killing person after person until pretty much no one even remotely interesting is left (not even Ellie, as her character also got really bland in this game and didn't develop at all, just like every other character).

    Joel pretty much gets a big fat "f*ck you" in his face from Ellie while he's alive in the first 10% of the game. Then, suddenly Ellie gets mad and wants to kill Abby, which she eventually...

    DOESN'T DO. In the end when you get back to the house it all seems like a bad nighmare with actually nothing happening in the real world in tlou2.

    In the end the devs, trailers and the game itself cover up everything that made the first game great (aside from Gameplay, which was quite alright) with great visuals and sound design. And unfortunately players of the 1st game get blinded by that.
    It feels rushed. Everything. It's a trash game. Good graphics tho I guess...

    2/10-    … Expand
  13. Meatnax
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Weak plot... dissapointed.
    Save your money for something good - more...
    Storyline aimed sometimes for stupid dialogues and tolerancy - not good for that type of game
  14. aydin_f76
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So in the end Elie basically decided to travel almost half of the country to save Abby (who had killed joel) ,ask her to cut 2 of her fingers and then let her go :-). Well done naughty dog… Expand
  15. TonyJB
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last of Us is my favorite video game of all time. I preordered the Ellie Edition as soon as it was available. And now I'd rather flush my fking 250 bucks right into the toilet AFTER FINISHING THE GMAE. The story is a piece of sh*t and does not make any sense. And fans are totally entitled to be angry about it. Neil was doing everything that he could to make people like Abby and hate Ellie. Guess what? None of these worked. When I reached to the point where I was forced to play as Abby for nearly 10 hours, I was so confused. I don’t give a single sh*t ABOUT ABBY’S BACKSTORY! Abby is still an unlikeable character, let alone the other new characters that were created with no depth what so ever. How dare you Neil Druckmann, to take everything that I love about the first game, twist it, and make it just a social message of your own. To think forcing play to let Abby go in the end was a genius move, it just shows how untalented and incompetent he is as a writer. It's a shame that Druckmann is using LGBTQ as a cover to hide just how much an untalented writer he is. LGBTQ groups should be offended because they were just used like tools by Neil Druckmann. Well, here's my message to you, Druckmann, doesn't matter how much power was given to you, an untalented writer will always be an untalented writer. A 2 out of 10 is simply for what still remains from the Last of Us in this so called sequel.… Expand
  16. lenny504
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The Last of Us 2 pays no homage to the first game, the charter development and storytelling in Last of Us 2 is devoid of soul or common sense. As a huge fan of the first game, it was really hard to play this one, it feels like a separate game on its own rather than a proper sequel. So, if you are a fan of Last of Us, don't buy the sequel, its hot garbage. Save your money and watch theThe Last of Us 2 pays no homage to the first game, the charter development and storytelling in Last of Us 2 is devoid of soul or common sense. As a huge fan of the first game, it was really hard to play this one, it feels like a separate game on its own rather than a proper sequel. So, if you are a fan of Last of Us, don't buy the sequel, its hot garbage. Save your money and watch the gameplay on Youtube.… Expand
  17. Name123456
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is ultra violent (just sum what happens to Lev within just 2 days... Sisters arm is smashed to pieces with a hammer, sister is killed, he kills his own mother, a war destroys his home island, literally everyone wants to kill him as soon as they spot him, ...) Even in a post-apocalyptic world, I think that is quite something. Oh I see but this lovely "girl" Abby comes to his rescue. A glimpse of hope!
    The only thing they skipped is that the child of Owens girlfriend is already 1 month old and Ellie slashes the babies head off. If you are in such a rage you cannot stop, can you? Maybe they left this for part 3.
    But of course, its all for a good reason, the deep message behind it bla bla bla
    For me this story is just trash. Revenge and too much violence is bad? I tell you something, I already guessed that before playing the game. And the political correctness, although I am not against it in general, is so over the top that it would ruin the story, if there would be a story.
    They sacrificed everything that the players loved about part 1, maybe to satisfy Neil Druckmans ego? Who knows.
    If this would be just another post-apocalyptic world with infected game, it would be ok (great graphics, great detailed design of the environment, story not so important) But a very disappointing sequel to TLOU.    … Expand
  18. efe_ho
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    4 points for the Technical, 1 point for the story.

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

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

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

    One might argued that TLOU2 is relatively good in a absolute standard, but lets not forget many Big Companies and Studios always could create new game with good graphic etc, which they should able to do so. Good Graphics are just the means to present a great story, especially for story telling game like TLOU. The Lord the Rings Trilogy didn’t won multiple Oscar by high budgets or Fancy CGI, but the story and world that Tolkien created.    … Expand
  19. Dcfcfan84
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why in the world would I want to play as Abbie after she murdered Joel this game is pathetic.… Expand
  20. Kebabb95
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    One of the worst game I ever play................... ............................................... ..............................
  21. Onetime_choker
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Good graphics. Good voice acting. But the story really ruins this game. It tarnished my memories of the first one. Plus they deceived fans in the trailers. If I can't enjoy the story I can't enjoy the positives of this game. I was so excited for this game. Now I'm sad I played it. I regret it. Not even about the money at this point.
  22. Vilion
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    NO SPOILER, Post safe:
    Un juego INCREÍBLEMENTE BELLO en Gráficos y mecánica de juego, no hay duda que sobre pasa cualquier expectativa... LAMENTABLEMENTE su Narrativa es deplorable, se contradice en muchas partes, no se llega a nada de nada con cada climax, y el final decepciona a mas no poder.
    Siento mucha tristeza que esto decepcione tanto, aun después de tener tan maravillosos    NO SPOILER, Post safe:
    Un juego INCREÍBLEMENTE BELLO en Gráficos y mecánica de juego, no hay duda que sobre pasa cualquier expectativa... LAMENTABLEMENTE su Narrativa es deplorable, se contradice en muchas partes, no se llega a nada de nada con cada climax, y el final decepciona a mas no poder.
    Siento mucha tristeza que esto decepcione tanto, aun después de tener tan maravillosos recuerdos del primer juego, The Last Of Us 2 es el resultado de un completo disentimiento hacia sus personajes, y el mal guion que se le dio de parte de su megalomano director. el juego tiene POTENCIAL, de echo muchas cosas del juego están bien echas, si tan solo se las hubiese puesto en diferentes orden, tal vez el producto hubiese sido del agrado de mas fans.
    Como juego es entretenido, aunque llega aburrir después de unas cuantas horas, no sabe como mantener al jugador inmerso en el mundo, y solo te da cambios abruptos de de una escena a otra, dejando al jugador desentonado de las emociones y el ambiente que se ha tomado el tiempo el mismo juego de crear dicha atmósfera... en fin un despropósito, el juego no sabe mantenerse coherente y su narrativa se destruye con la disonancia ludo narrativa del mismo.    … Expand
  23. Zierum
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    If you play games to relax, enjoy yourself, or de-stress, then this game isn't for you. This piece of media is pretty much the game version of self-flagellation. The story is miserable, and aims to make you as the player feel miserable. If you enjoy the feeling of a guilt trip, then this game is indeed for you and I hope you can find pleasure in the constant barrage of negativeIf you play games to relax, enjoy yourself, or de-stress, then this game isn't for you. This piece of media is pretty much the game version of self-flagellation. The story is miserable, and aims to make you as the player feel miserable. If you enjoy the feeling of a guilt trip, then this game is indeed for you and I hope you can find pleasure in the constant barrage of negative emotions that is conveyed onto the player. I honestly wish I could give it a 0/10, but that would a discredit to the world design and absolute beauty therein.… Expand
  24. samgriff
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    I want to say a few things before I dive into this. I'm a huge fan of TLOU and have liked a lot of games that have also come from the group at Naughty Dog. TLOU was the only game (so far) that didn't make me want to skip through any of the cutscenes and I absolutely love the story that drove it. I waited (rather impatiently) for TLOU2 to drop and it felt like that time would neverI want to say a few things before I dive into this. I'm a huge fan of TLOU and have liked a lot of games that have also come from the group at Naughty Dog. TLOU was the only game (so far) that didn't make me want to skip through any of the cutscenes and I absolutely love the story that drove it. I waited (rather impatiently) for TLOU2 to drop and it felt like that time would never come....now I kind of wish that it never did.

    Look, I'm not a little fangirl gamer...graphics are great and all (and they are truly awesome in this game), but the story is where it's at. If you want a good looking game where the story doesn't matter, go pick up a dime-a-dozen shooter and play that. I expected a beautifully written game that was compelling and kept it's hooks in you the entire time (just like TLOU) and sadly, I feel that we received a pile of contrived B movie garbage instead. I'm not sure if the writers were too busy playing on their phones, sleeping or what, but the 'run of the mill' revenge story that has been played out for years, the plot holes that are large enough to park my can in and the meh/uninteresting characters are just too much for one game. I'm sorry, but in my opinion, the magic that existed in TLOU is gone and it'll probably never come back.    … Expand
  25. Minloko
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Terrible. Destroyed characters for what? Sloppy writing, good graphics. A BMW with a nice new coat of paint, but inside torn seats and leather with a nasty smell.
  26. Ivan66
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    First half was good, but the rest just didn't feel great playing. Building off the first game, the sequel throws away many valuable things the first had to offer. Characters behaving out of character, questionable plot points, and forced guilt tripping. In a post apocalyptic world, you shouldn't expect us to hate who we've learned to care and love for doing whatever they can to take careFirst half was good, but the rest just didn't feel great playing. Building off the first game, the sequel throws away many valuable things the first had to offer. Characters behaving out of character, questionable plot points, and forced guilt tripping. In a post apocalyptic world, you shouldn't expect us to hate who we've learned to care and love for doing whatever they can to take care of themselves. Neither should you have us sympathize with a serial killer who has no regrets and wouldn't mind killing pregnant people. Neil says it's "worth it" to play it for yourself, I suggest watching playthroughs of the game and then deciding on your own if it's worth your purchase. Apart from this, the company's horrible crunch time, and the creative director making fun of people who come forth about why they dislike this game, Naughtydog isn't the same company we all praised about anymore, and I don't plan on buying anymore titles from them in the future.

    (Avoid the toxic fanbase, form your own opinion by watching playthroughs on YouTube than to let people who disliked/liked it influence your opinion. It's 25 hours, you can spare a few)    … Expand
  27. dfarley0926
    Aug 17, 2020
    2
    The story was not as good as TLOU.
    I did not like the changes to the character’s looks or personalities.
    The gameplay was improved but that wasn’t why I was excited about the game. I felt like the lead up was disingenuous. I don’t understand why the story was so disjointed, why the characters looked like a middle school art student’s attempt to draw real people, or why the characters    The story was not as good as TLOU.
    I did not like the changes to the character’s looks or personalities.
    The gameplay was improved but that wasn’t why I was excited about the game. I felt like the lead up was disingenuous. I don’t understand why the story was so disjointed, why the characters looked like a middle school art student’s attempt to draw real people, or why the characters acted so out of character with no explanation as to why.
    It would have been nice to have a continuation of the first game instead of the same ish gameplay with new characters who were very bland if not unlike able.    … Expand
  28. marquis90
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The story was horrible and the trailers were lies. The best part of TLOU is the story, and that is where it fails the most. Tries to be all deep "Revenge gets you nowhere" but Abby got exactly that with no consequences. Joel was totally disrespected.
  29. edwardone
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o man it hurts me. sorry for my Englishi'm french. so they kill joel like he was the weakest man on earth. i don' say he can t die but he needs good death not a garbage one. ellie story is actually fun to play but damn o damn abby. this character created for sjw is something i hate. 10 hours of gameplay only for her wich nobody cares since her story is bad. the ending is incorrect it doesn't make sense. if the story was only about ellie i will give it a 8/10.… Expand
  30. MCharge
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Pros:
    Good graphics, visceral combat and open-ended level design.
    Cons: Terrible pacing, plot is a jumbled mess, unlikable and inconsistent characters, riddled with plot holes, one of the WORST endings I have ever seen in a video game and the game is generally not very fun. Overall, the game felt like a massive waste of time is DEFINITELY NOT a 10/10 as some corrupt gaming sites will    Pros:
    Good graphics, visceral combat and open-ended level design.

    Cons:
    Terrible pacing, plot is a jumbled mess, unlikable and inconsistent characters, riddled with plot holes, one of the WORST endings I have ever seen in a video game and the game is generally not very fun.

    Overall, the game felt like a massive waste of time is DEFINITELY NOT a 10/10 as some corrupt gaming sites will have you believe. If your still interested, I would recommend waiting for the game to go on sale.    … Expand
  31. Aj_Magic
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simply this game is an insult to all of us who have been waiting for this game for 7 years, the story has many holes in the plot, the graphics are moderately good, its gampley did not improve much, what made the last us special was its histor. Neil Druckmanm's simp, kills one of the most beloved characters in the most pathetic and idiotic way, cares more about the progrecist ideology than the plot, makes us play for more than 30 hours so that in the end we do not get anything. If you want a true revenge story and not like the **** from the last us 2 play better God of War 3… Expand
  32. Itzzkoray
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is very bad the end isr very rly NaughtyDog? Why died Joel he ist the Main Charakter on The Last of us 1 and the part 2 killing joel wtf… Expand
  33. SauceyLemon
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m honestly at a loss on how this game could stray so far away from its roots. Personally I’m tired of beautiful games that are just shallow in lore, stories, and interesting characters. While ND has continued to show their ability for map design and lighting, the gameplay seems to be almost untouched on improvements since 2013. Gunplay seems clunky and AI running straight at you with zero evasive ability while you clearly have a gun drawn on them feels brain dead. Not to mention the amount of bugs I experienced was something I expect from EA. THE STORY.... where to even start? The disrespect for Joel, the unloveable Abby, countless NPCs I’m supposed to care about but don’t... half the game spent trying to manipulate my first impression. Going on a murderous rampage for revenge, only for absolutely no pay off. I felt like the one being spit on.

    It felt like there could had been a completely different arrangement of events to kill Joel off (If you absolutely felt the need too) and introduce Abby. A better back story and flash backs of the fireflies vs the Gov, memorable events from the last game sprinkled in as the trickling effects of Abby story is shaped by Joel. It all felt hollow and rushed like the narrative was so forced, the writers couldn’t even stomach enough to put typical ND effort in. I’ve already sold my copy to someone else as there’s zero Replay-ability due to the lack of MP and the fact I wish I could just get my time back from this game. I really tried to give it the game a chance even though I deleted/redownloaded twice out of pure distaste. I’ve played a lot of bad games over the years, most of which were bad due to being unfinished or due to indie Devs, but this, this was the opposite of everything I wanted to happen EVERY SINGLE TIME.    … Expand
  34. Manoj6119
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The story is so worst that it completely destroys the entire Last of US game series why would naughty dog do that?
  35. TheHelmetHead
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Gonna make this short. If you loved the first game this game will betray you. Now Abby's actions (if you have played then you know) are deplorable. She just isn't likable most of the time. In a story based game the story is a bit important. Game play is similar to the original which I didn't find too engaging, but I know many enjoy it. The Graphics and sound track are pretty lovely. If IGonna make this short. If you loved the first game this game will betray you. Now Abby's actions (if you have played then you know) are deplorable. She just isn't likable most of the time. In a story based game the story is a bit important. Game play is similar to the original which I didn't find too engaging, but I know many enjoy it. The Graphics and sound track are pretty lovely. If I was rating without the story the game would probably be a 9 or maybe even a 10. Unfortunately the story was just that poor. Since it will probably be in the back of your mind, LGBTQQIP2SAA messaging is actually not that forced and does not bother me, I would say overall pretty well done there.… Expand
  36. Lewsent
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us two does not live up to the standards set by the first game. While the game play and graphics have seen a dramatic improvement the story in my opinion is quite contrived and poorly executed. It is almost on the level of a poorly written fanfiction. The sequence almost seems like the events that happen in the game are out of order. Due to this game I don't intend to ever touch naughty dog games again. After one of the Main characters from the first games is killed in a very brutal way. I lost almost all desire to play. At least I did not pay for this game I got it from a friend who bought it and hated it.… Expand
  37. Yewen
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Good attention to details, good graphics BUT its reeeealy boring! Gameplay didnt change since 1st part, repetetive and makes me sleepy . And this story... Awful story with bad wtiting and tons of cliche. Shame on you naughty dog...
  38. Bidz
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Total disappointment, visually good, with a slightly improved mediocre gameplay from last game, but has one of the worst narratives I'v ever seen, highly inconsistent characters, absolutely ridiculous plot full of holes, and the pacing is SO BAD. The narrative is just so bad that it breaks any immersion you might have, and it does this constantly.
  39. Mr-Morgana
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    I can't believe, that despite all the improvements compared to the first LoU, the story in this one (which is also taking way too long and multiplayer got sacrificed for it) can compromise the game so much, and not just what happens and triggers the plot, but how and when those things happen. It reminds me of how much i hated JP3 because how the spino killed the t-rex early on, but atI can't believe, that despite all the improvements compared to the first LoU, the story in this one (which is also taking way too long and multiplayer got sacrificed for it) can compromise the game so much, and not just what happens and triggers the plot, but how and when those things happen. It reminds me of how much i hated JP3 because how the spino killed the t-rex early on, but at least that movie was short, and could be somewhat redeemed by JW. Sadly there is no way this can be fixed. I was so hyped to be able to return to the world of the Last of Us, but now i
    almost don't want to see it ever again. In one video they stated, that they didn't want to make a sequel unless they have a story to tell. Now i just wish they didn't come up with anything.    … Expand
  40. Oroxil
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start this off by saying that my anticipation for this game has been extremely high. I have been looking forward to this for years. I consider The Last Of Us to be my all-time favorite game. Now for my review of The Last Of Us 2...

    This game is filled with stunning visuals, great voice acting, smooth transitions, and intuitive gameplay. Unfortunately, this is a story based game and quite frankly the story is bad. The first game was about redemption, rebuilding a broken and terrible man into a decent human being who becomes the father figure of a scared and lonely girl. Her light, helps to rebuild Joel and make him probably the most loved father figure character in gaming. Then the writers completely destroy that very early in the second game. Ellie treats him poorly and she cannot relate to the fact that he loves her and wants to protect her like a father would. She pushes him away at every opportunity. The release timing on this game couldn’t have been worse, Father’s Day weekend...WOW...you want to destroy a beloved father on Father’s Day weekend...unbelievable!

    Most fans expected that Joel would die in the sequel. My problem is not that he dies, but rather, how he dies. Torture? Really? I understand Abby wanting revenge for her fathers death, but the torture was not warranted. We are supposed to be ok with this and then you want us to play more than half the game as Abby. We HATE Abby for torturing and killing Joel. There can be no redemption story here. The writers have overreached in thinking that players would accept Abby after this. We’ve spent hours upon hours of playing as Joel and Ellie and have grown to love him. You can’t possibly torture one of them and not expect a visceral reaction.

    I was ready to quit playing when the game started to make me play as Abby, but my love for the first game made me see this one through to the end. There were too many subtleties to mention here about how the writers attempted to make Abby the good guy and Ellie the bad guy...Abby loves dogs, Ellie kills dogs, Etc. I absolutely hated playing as Abby.

    The game did have some good moments. The flashback to Joel taking Ellie for a birthday surprise was excellent. It was thoughtful, meaningful, and heartfelt. It really was special.

    There was a point near the end that I thought some sort of overall story redemption could happen, but it didn’t, it got worse. When Ellie rescued Abby and Lev at the end I thought “hey, this would be a great time for Ellie to see it wasn’t worth it and Abby’s concern for Lev was worth letting her live and leave in peace”. Instead, the writers created one of the most brutal fight scenes I’ve had to play. I was begging for it to stop. I hated what they turned Ellie into. THAT’S NOT ELLIE!

    I’m appalled at what the writers have done to these beloved characters. I play games for enjoyment. Think of it as a mini-escape from real life. I don’t need ugly terrible lessons shoved down my throat. This game was a hard and terrible pill to swallow. I wish now that I didn’t finish the game. They have ruined the story line for me. I started a new game+, but have found that I just am not interested. I’ve replayed the first game at least a dozen times on 2 platforms, I won’t be playing The Last Of Us 2 again. That really saddens me. They’ve ruined the franchise. If they make a part 3, I won’t buy it. They lied to us over and over in the lead up to part 2. I can’t trust them again. So, they may have ruined the Naughty Dog name as well. I am beyond sad about this game.

    I hear that they’re getting an HBO series based on this...I WON’T BE WATCHING!    … Expand
  41. Veyrik
    Jun 29, 2020
    2
    The Last of Us part II is a poorly written narrative that takes unlikable characters and drags them through a series of miserable situations to try and illicit some sort of forced sympathy from the players. A protagonist needs to be first, believable, then, relatable. The writers failed to make their character's either.

    It isn't just the story that is the problem, but the storytelling,    The Last of Us part II is a poorly written narrative that takes unlikable characters and drags them through a series of miserable situations to try and illicit some sort of forced sympathy from the players. A protagonist needs to be first, believable, then, relatable. The writers failed to make their character's either.

    It isn't just the story that is the problem, but the storytelling, the execution. pacing, believability, and transitions from gameplay to story were so far from the standards of the first game it is hard to believe this game was made by the same developers.

    About 20% of the reason I looked forward to this next installment in the franchise was for combat and game play. That' the only reason I gave this game a 2, rather than a 0.

    There is more I could critique about this game, but I don't have the energy. The disappointment is exhausting.    … Expand
  42. Jahweh
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is just so bad and just doesn't fit the previous part. Why did the developers think anyone would want to play as abby, or give a **** about her (and the other characters) when she brutally tortured and killed a character everyone liked. For a choice that everyone understands. And the way he died is unbelieveable. I would have wanted to see way more of the way Joel and Ellies relation progressed after the prequel. And if they were gonna kill Joel at least make it a believable story. And let us get the revenge we wanted. This just leaves everyone angry. F U, U naughty naughty dodge.… Expand
  43. Houkou
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Garbage game. Visuals are fine, but in a linear story game, it's just awful.
  44. F_is_for
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a long ride, so skip it if you wish so. Because spoilers. But you're just here to **** on the game like me, why do I give a ****?

    First, I don't think it ruins the first game. it COMPLETELY destroys the reputation of the the series, but doesn't make the original less of a masterpiece. Second, the graphics are amazing, but by this point, Naughty Dog is the CEO of good visuals of this decade, so good. And third, this should have never happened. Seven years ago when I was a dumb kid, I wish so hard that it had a sequel, but as time passed, I understood that good things doesn't come in filled buckets. So I think it would have been best if this never happened, like many streamers and youtubers seem to agree on.

    Let's talk about gameplay, graphics and story, that are the prime of naughty dog as a company.

    Gameplay: Naughty dog can't make a stealth game even if their life depended on it. And since this is the proper approach for completing the game, I'll have to **** on it. In a Stealth game, it can go two ways. Or the enemies are so stupid that you can have fun just messing with the AI, OR is too good that you have to exploit it knowing they will do exactly that because they are so perfect. And this game is the second option but in a weird way. You can pick up a zombie/human, alone, but if he turns half a centimeter to you, you enter a combat animation, alerting all the others around you, and making your dumbass partner start shooting. It's absolutely frustrating, if you played or even watched, you know what am talking about. In the rest, THERE'S NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FIRST ONE. I think you even pick the weapons in the same order. NoriDog is good for action **** and I hope they stick with it.

    Graphics: They are amazing, I have nothing else to say. But giving games a high praise for the graphics alone is stupid. Graphics should combine with the tone of the game, like shovel night or team fortress 2, or create one for it, like cuphead or bendy. And it does a great job at using the realistic graphics to make us feel the despair in every scene. Good. And attention to detail is stupid. They are just doing because they know critics are going to give them a higher score for it. Is not like it matters in any category.

    Story: What can I say that hasn't been said by somebody else? Well. Imagine if Lee from TWD game survived the first season, but then got killed in place of Omid by that random chick in the bathroom. And the rest of the game is just you uneventfully trying to get revenge on her. Despite she having nothing against you, Nor does know you're coming after her. Thats it. But halfway the **** game you play like, what should had been a DLC, seeing the side of the antagonist. But by this point, you're so blood thirsty for Joel that you probably killed her several times for fun. Nobody likes the character. and her gameplay is mostly just action and LGBT **** which, by the way, don't buy it. If you're pregnant, don't go fight a civil war. And if you're trans, don't be crazy stupid and die just to prove a point.

    This game is probably the biggest deception you'll ever see in your life. But since is a very infamous game, you're just gonna admit it's bull**** and then forgot about it. I'll do that too, everyone shall and will. Goodbye Ellie and Joel, I hope the internet place you in a pedestal where you will receive the praise and love you both deserve, as any amazing character should.

    Thank you.    … Expand
  45. Geepeepee
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Borrowed it from a friend after his refund being denied thanks to naughty dog. Let me just say, the graphics and animation were top notch. However, that's where the rest of this game goes downhill towards the sharp cliff.

    The characters were not portrayed as the same ones from the first game. Whoever had the creative direction for Joel and Ellie obviously never played the first one or    Borrowed it from a friend after his refund being denied thanks to naughty dog. Let me just say, the graphics and animation were top notch. However, that's where the rest of this game goes downhill towards the sharp cliff.

    The characters were not portrayed as the same ones from the first game. Whoever had the creative direction for Joel and Ellie obviously never played the first one or openly hates them as characters: as the second half of the game was absolutely awful.

    Sound design was pretty standard. No complaints there. This game would probably be one of the best games ever made if it weren't for the fact the story is no good whatsoever. It's like the staff was kept the same EXCEPT for the creative directors.

    I cannot recommend this game for anyone who enjoyed the first one. If you hated the first one, and its entire character cast, then this game is for you. Otherwise I would recommend passing this up. I would never pay for this game personally.    … Expand
  46. gamereviewer2
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    First off I wanted to like this game and give it a chance. As it turn out this game was so bad I made this account to review the game. If you've played the Last of Us then I have some very bad news for you, The Last of Us Part 2 is awful. The story has ruined just about everything that was good about the first game. This was one of the worst stories I have ever had the misfortune ofFirst off I wanted to like this game and give it a chance. As it turn out this game was so bad I made this account to review the game. If you've played the Last of Us then I have some very bad news for you, The Last of Us Part 2 is awful. The story has ruined just about everything that was good about the first game. This was one of the worst stories I have ever had the misfortune of finding. I'm not sure what they were thinking but this isn't it. There was only one part I actually enjoyed and it was the museum flashback. The gameplay is pretty good and so is the setting. This isn't what I was looking for though, I wanted a good story and this did not deliver. It seems like all the big gaming magazines and companies gave it a great review and it makes me wonder if we even played the same game.

    One of my main complaints is that the first game had so much character development and this one had none. Most of what happened in this game was a flashback and it jumped around so much you have to really pay attention. It also seems like they try to force you to like a character in the game and it just doesn't work.

    Google and Amazon seem to be blocking reviews. It was a bad game, let the gamers review it. I bought the game and have completed it and my reviews are still being taken down or blocked.

    To summarize, I would ignore Part 2 and just enjoy the first game. I thought I wanted Part 2 but after seeing what they created, for the first time in my life, I wish it didn't exist. If there is one thing I wish I could forget, it is this game. This game was so terrible I do not recognize this as an actual sequel to the masterpiece that was the original. As South Park would say this was an "f you, you'll buy it" product.    … Expand
  47. SJ93
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The seriously lazy writing and prevalent plot holes in this game are beyond a joke! This is nothing but an interactive movie that forces every decision for the player down a rabbit hole. The numerous glitches and clunky gameplay show that the developers never cared about making a good game, they wanted their vision of a movie prequel to the tv series and that's all this piece of garbage game was.
  48. Jtuns1987
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Disappointing story execution. Uninteresting new characters. Terrible ending. AI, motion capture, gameplay great. But I wanted that story.
  49. alesel2
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    lo peor que eh jugado en años, han destruido una de las mejores IP de sony, los fans estamos muy decepcionados se han burlado de nosotros.
  50. Poma-Renzo
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bueno, el juego tiene muy buenos graficos, eso nadie lo puede negar, pero lo que de verdad no me encanto fue la trama, eso de eliminar a Joel a mi si me dolio, porque es un personaje que comenzó el juego principal que todos jugamos y adoramos; lo mataron así de la nada para centrarnos la historia entre ellie y abby. Joel es parte esencial del juego, de un buen tiempo si sabíamos que ellie iba ser el personaje principal y joel iba a formar parte pero un poco, pero iba a estar, eso es lo importante. Nosotros queríamos saber la nueva aventura en que se iban a embarcar ellos dos pero solo decidieron eliminarlo como si fuera un personaje cualquiera; otra cosa que tambien no le daba sentido a la trama era ¿porque recurrir tanto "el viaje en el tiempo"? osea una hora tu tabas en el presente, pero sucedía una cinemática y ya estabas en el pasado, y si te distraes no sabes si estás en el presente o pasado pasando un buen tiempazo deduciendo, además toda esa trama del pasado debió ser The last of us part II porque para así tener un orden de secuencia, y después la trama principal ya debió ser The last of us part III pero decidieron mezclar todo, creo que los desarrolladores le dieron más importancia a la calidad ultra 4k del juego que la historia principal.… Expand
  51. Ahmetarthas
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing gameplay but that storyline and ending... It was disgusting. I want to forget all things about the last of us now. Thank you(!)Neil Druckmann and other writers. You just ruined the all things we loved.… Expand
  52. Dlzar
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    I don't wanna be **** and give game zero but game have good graphics And good gameplay like first game but story is trash naughty dog change trailer and change characters. half in the game story go like nowhere (neil) try so hard to make game lounger so people can say game is 30 hours baby. long story don't make story look good sometime ruin the story. that me thought thanks for lesseningI don't wanna be **** and give game zero but game have good graphics And good gameplay like first game but story is trash naughty dog change trailer and change characters. half in the game story go like nowhere (neil) try so hard to make game lounger so people can say game is 30 hours baby. long story don't make story look good sometime ruin the story. that me thought thanks for lessening have good day.… Expand
  53. mrich44
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Probably would have given a 9.. maybe 8. but people are so butthurt about the characters in this game, its hilarious. sometimes there are too long of stretched between the story it felt. also time when the characters actions were questionable and just straight up out of the blue for no reason. the game even questions why something happens at one point and a character literally respondsProbably would have given a 9.. maybe 8. but people are so butthurt about the characters in this game, its hilarious. sometimes there are too long of stretched between the story it felt. also time when the characters actions were questionable and just straight up out of the blue for no reason. the game even questions why something happens at one point and a character literally responds with something along the lines of 'it doesnt matter'... so that was kinda weird. not the best or most original story, but enough that i felt along side the characters and was on an emotional roller coaster towards the end. if lesbian couples or masculine women terrify you to the point you have to go rage on twitter, maybe just dont play the game? or, better yet, realize theres more than just people like you out there.… Expand
  54. Fallencoco96
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game should not exist, the gameplay was good, but the story, the most important aspect, was a let down.
    The way they killed joel, tommy, and how ellie was defeated, it destroyed something so special.    … Expand
  55. Jeka374ki
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сюжет очень плох. Первая часть намного лучше. Лучше бы Элли убили и месть была за Джоэла… Expand
  56. Awes0meSauce
    Feb 17, 2022
    2
    BDRTFM gave the best description of TLOU2 I've ever heard... "TLOU2 is a technical wonder with a garbage story, terrible pacing, and one of the most hated characters I've ever played."

    Incredible graphics is about the only "pro" for the game... Disrespectful to those who loved the first Last Of Us, i.m.o... It's a linear game where you're forced to do things you don't want to do (and    BDRTFM gave the best description of TLOU2 I've ever heard... "TLOU2 is a technical wonder with a garbage story, terrible pacing, and one of the most hated characters I've ever played."

    Incredible graphics is about the only "pro" for the game... Disrespectful to those who loved the first Last Of Us, i.m.o... It's a linear game where you're forced to do things you don't want to do (and then get to feel like the game's creators are berating you for it). Plot-holes a plenty. Plot su!c!de. Too much virtue signaling. Story left a lot to be desired. Frankly, felt preached at in some ways (and I don't play video games hoping for a sermon).
    Please don't make a 3rd game.    … Expand
  57. kahruhl
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Motivations of characters make no sense, game play hasn't evolved in the last decade, false advertising from the trailers, game was WAY too long with too much filler, Abby wasn't needed, focus on Ellie.

    Oh, it looks pretty though... 2/10
  58. LifelessAngel
    Jun 29, 2020
    2
    The good:
    -Amazing graphics.
    The bad: -No online like the first game. -False advertising with Joel on trailers -The story doesn't do the first game's story any justice -It's isn't a fun game. Conclusion: the reviewers rate 10/10 to keep their access rewards, they can't be trusted. If you loved the first game then you'll likely hate this game (which was their intent). A huge    The good:
    -Amazing graphics.
    The bad:
    -No online like the first game.
    -False advertising with Joel on trailers
    -The story doesn't do the first game's story any justice
    -It's isn't a fun game.
    Conclusion: the reviewers rate 10/10 to keep their access rewards, they can't be trusted. If you loved the first game then you'll likely hate this game (which was their intent).
    A huge disappointment, a miscarriage of a a game, I'd wait for it to be free on ps plus.    … Expand
  59. kempenx
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The good first, the graphics and views of the game is absolutely breath taking. Like legit one of the prettiest games ever to look at. Now the bad....the story is horrendous. It completely destroys the characters and the story from the first game. And it forces you to play as a character most of us don't want to, and then does a VERY bad job in making us empathize with said character. Beloved characters from the first game are completely ruined and dishonored. It is a butchering of everything which made the first game good.… Expand
  60. shafahmed
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    *Spoilers*

    What a shockingly, disappointing game. I'll start with the good points. Firstly the game play is really good. Attention to detail is fantastic and the graphics are immense. The action scenes are great but since halfway through you switch to a character that is absolutely boring, you find yourself wanting to rush through all the action and set pieces to get back to Ellie.    *Spoilers*

    What a shockingly, disappointing game. I'll start with the good points. Firstly the game play is really good. Attention to detail is fantastic and the graphics are immense. The action scenes are great but since halfway through you switch to a character that is absolutely boring, you find yourself wanting to rush through all the action and set pieces to get back to Ellie.

    The story falls flat on its face. There are so many decisions the characters make that are just plain stupid such as Joel trusting strangers, Tommy asking Ellie to risk her life for him and Ellie choosing to spare the life of the person who killed Joel.

    Furthermore, the game seems to have some sort of agenda to make men look weak. All the male characters are just useless in the game and often taken out by the opposite gender, for example;

    Joel is killed off by a female
    Tommy's wife calls upon Ellie to save her 'useless husband' as she puts it
    Jesse is killed by a female
    Tommy pleads with Ellie to hunt down a female (After preventing and trying to protect her from hunting her down in the first place)
    Isaac (A leader of a fierce group) is killed by a female

    Overall game play is very good but since the story is boring, unrealistic and just rubbish, its not possible to score high in my opinion.    … Expand
  61. Tal_Taylor
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This is naughty dogs first flop of a videogame because of repititve gameplay, poor plot with glaring character decisions and failure to acknowledge that this is a sequel and not a stand alone game that is the first of its kind. The way some characters are handled makes me feel no empathy to them whatsoever has made this game almost unplayable.
  62. absoluteNlGGA
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    heartbroken,,, the last of us part 1 my favorite game of all time, saved up for 4 months and bought it with my own money on ps3, played it more than 5 times and bought remastered when i moved to ps4.

    what were they smoking when they wrote the script for part 2, im disappointed and heartbroken
  63. EduardoCruz
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Mano o jogo bom mais o poblema e que em um mundo pos apocalíptico genero, política ,etc..importa inves de luta pela sobrevivencia que realmente importa por isso vou dar nota 2 bom jogo mas com muita frescura envolvida
  64. j0nfr3nch
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very disappointing. ND took most everything that was great about part 1 and destroyed it. Audio, graphics and gameplay were top notch, but the storytelling and pacing destroyed what could have been a masterpiece. I wanted to stay spoiler free because I have been waiting to play this game for so many years and I wanted another incredible experience but I wish i would have just looked at the spoilers and saved my money. What broke the game wasn't the emphasis on strong female characters or the attention payed to the trans/gay side of the characters. In fact NDs storytelling seems to have just used Ellie/Dina/Lev as lazy inserts to appear "woke" and didn't flesh out any of these characters to their full potential. What destroyed the game in my opinion was how the handled Killing Joel. It's okay for a main character to be killed off, but when you slow torture one of the most beloved characters in recent videogame history right at the beginning of the game and then expect the player to empathize with the killer...well, the fans reaction speaks for itself. Such a shame that the writers had to ruin this game for the fans and everyone else who worked on it.… Expand
  65. Exious1
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Just finished the game, not a revenge story. Looks good, really BAD story. Horrible ending this is the death of the franchise. What a missed opportunity, shame.
  66. Goldalmi
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    the game just messed up its story. violence strikes violence - stupid attempts to please everyone are stupid with stupid ideas. you killed our beloved Heroes, whom we have been waiting for more than 5 years, added some kind of without morons who are trying to show us how real heroes would appear, but we know that this is not so
  67. BlinkyDinky
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to be honest, as a giant TLOU fan I am sad that they completely destroyed the story. It’s obvious that they changed the game for whatever reasons, you can just look at the trailer And then the game and noticed a lot has changed. 7 years of mastering a beautiful story about two strangers with horrible past, learn to survive and love each other, just to completely destroy a beloved character, Why I don’t know. But thank you Naughty Dog for showing Us Gamers that your willing to **** everything up to follow a stupid ideology of society. Hope this bites you in the ass, as well as you Neil. The game is playable, amazing Graphics, good combat mechanics, not as many bugs. But don’t go into the world of “Part II” expecting to feel nostalgic or bring back memories of the first last of us.… Expand
  68. TRUE_GOON
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The Last of Us (original) is one of my top five all-time favorites, which makes this the most disappointing game I've ever played. I could spend all week listing out my grievances in essay form, but it's already been said: the writing is simply atrocious in this sequel. There's no soul here. Just a boring, contrived plot driven for 27 hours by purely logistical and expository dialogue. TheThe Last of Us (original) is one of my top five all-time favorites, which makes this the most disappointing game I've ever played. I could spend all week listing out my grievances in essay form, but it's already been said: the writing is simply atrocious in this sequel. There's no soul here. Just a boring, contrived plot driven for 27 hours by purely logistical and expository dialogue. The whole experience is just so shallow from start to finish, and none of the characters have any character anymore. I spent the final 15 hours begging it to end.… Expand
  69. KappaPrime
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Una historia malisima, con agujeros de guion, giros argumentales mal hechos, no se logra empatizar con personajes, con panfletos politicos cada 5 minutos y te gritan en la cara que los personajes son homosexuales. El resto del juego, gameplay, sonido, jugabilidad, entre otros es jna maravilla pero sin embargo no logran salvar el juego. Como conclusion el juego no vale la pena, es una basura.
  70. Zaza68
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    For the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  71. Tmca
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Un dos por los gráficos la historia es un desastres y los personajes los peores que e visto en mi vida. Prefiero una pata en la entre pierna que juzgar esa basura de juego.
  72. Nathan13
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is basically trash and it's sad because it went from one of the best to one of the worst.
    60 dlls for nothing
    I don't care about Abby
    Honestly I was expecting a really awesome story with Joel in it.    … Expand
  73. maria_tsvl
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    I believe that video-games are designed to make the person playing them engage in the action, sympathise with the characters and have FUN. Naughty dog states that they don't use the word "fun" in their games and that couldn't be more true because the second game not only isn't fun to play, but it is a mentally draining and exhausting experience. The story is tries so hrd to be original andI believe that video-games are designed to make the person playing them engage in the action, sympathise with the characters and have FUN. Naughty dog states that they don't use the word "fun" in their games and that couldn't be more true because the second game not only isn't fun to play, but it is a mentally draining and exhausting experience. The story is tries so hrd to be original and profound, but it ends up on a note that makes the whole 25 hours spent on the game pointless,. It is pretty obvious to me that The Last Of Us Part II in order to follow a very specific political agenda, loses elements which made the first game so unique and playable. Tue Smart characters have begun acting dumb, plot twists that just make playing the game unbearable have been added and at the end of the dah this so called "masterpiece" concludes to a very generic message that most of the people plahing it, already hve in mind.… Expand
  74. Tomsalice
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Part II ? More like NUMBER 2, because that’s what they went and produced. Plain crap story. Nothing new added. Lame AI, virtue signalling forced lesbian characters for no reason other than to be woke.
  75. Emorroidin
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The last of us was a history how a man protect a little girl against every kind of danger in a post apocalyptic World. Showing us they're lifes and making us care about them. A History of how a man sacrifice everything for that girl as her daughter. And this game wiped out completely the original history to be inclusive. They trown out the original concept to give us a history that it justThe last of us was a history how a man protect a little girl against every kind of danger in a post apocalyptic World. Showing us they're lifes and making us care about them. A History of how a man sacrifice everything for that girl as her daughter. And this game wiped out completely the original history to be inclusive. They trown out the original concept to give us a history that it just doesn't work right. Let me tell tout that if you guys wanted to show us a history with inclusive personages it's okay but don't wipe out the original concept of the game. Look for example The walking death game, its what you guys tried to do but in the right way… Expand
  76. turbotruthammer
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    A classic game does not need a classic story. In fact, it doesn't need any story whatsoever. It could be purely driven by excellent gameplay. However, a story-driven games must, by its nature, have a classic story in order to be a classic game.

    TLOU2 is a story-driven game. Not only is its story nihilistic, devoid of intrigue, and stocked with uncharismatic characters and banal writing    A classic game does not need a classic story. In fact, it doesn't need any story whatsoever. It could be purely driven by excellent gameplay. However, a story-driven games must, by its nature, have a classic story in order to be a classic game.

    TLOU2 is a story-driven game. Not only is its story nihilistic, devoid of intrigue, and stocked with uncharismatic characters and banal writing (often, about their romantic lives), it's also a thinly veiled attempt to introduce inappropriate and bizarre beliefs into a medium that should be about enjoyable experiences, not about some developer's personal hangups.

    This was not made to be enjoyed, it was made to sneer, to lecture, and to talk down to its audience. We should not encourage such things in the gaming industry and, sadly, they are becoming increasingly commonplace.

    Whatever merit it has as a technical achievement are mooted by its off-putting writing and the seething condescension that drips from its screenplay. This isn't a game, it's a sneering statement. I give it two points for its craftsmanship which, while not at all groundbreaking, is competent and occasionally quite artistically satisfying.    … Expand
  77. Kevinsands
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After Joel died all my excitement and love for this game. Died with him and main driving force to complete the story After Joel died was to kill Abby. And I was let down at the ending when she was basically save by Ellie for torturing and kill Joel among other things so unsatisfying.… Expand
  78. Davit93
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No estoy conforme con la historia, simplemente la jugabilidad es excelente y gráficas que es lo que le rescata la valoración de resto... Los giros argumentales o guionizados me incomodó. Punto… Expand
  79. Chocolateteapot
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    A miserable experience almost from start to finish. What little fun that could be derived from the gameplay is completely undermined by a confoundingly poor story. The game is plagued by horrendous pacing issues, huge amounts of scavenging downtime and bleak, uninteresting dialogue, amid many more problems.
  80. Admir128
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brah
    You want to kill Joel, well no but ok I see what you want with story. You want to transform Ellie into killing machine so she goes for revenge. OK I got it, all fine.

    BUT WHY IN THE **** END WOULD YOU NOT MAKE US THE PLAYERS TO MAKE THAT DECISION TO SAVE/KILL HER

    Story and flashbacks where very random and placed on random spots, if you ask me, and didnt make any sense.

    Was it worth. We was waiting 7 years to get this. NOT WORTH AT ALL !

    2/10 and be happy with this 2    … Expand
  81. katsura123
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    If u played the part one! Don’t buy this **** Just don’t buy ittttttttttttttttttttttttttttttTttttttttt
  82. israst56
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad es que estaba muy emocionado por la salida de este juego, lamentablemente resultó ser una decepcion en terminos de historia y jugabilidad, ya que, la muerte de Joel está llevada de una forma terrible y lo hace ver muy ingenuo comparado al primer juego, además de que el viaje de Ellie termina siendo en vano al no vengarse, en la jugabilidad termina siendo my parecida a la del primer juego y no innova en nada. Puede que los gráficos y las animaciones sean excelentes pero con eso no basta… Expand
  83. Goleafs89
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Graphics don't make a goty. It's visually pleasing but that's where it stops. TLOU2 completely abandoned what made TLOU such a great game. The gameplay is boring and drawn out, and the story is weak at best. By the end I was rushing through it just to finish the game and move on.
  84. Graut1
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanna start by saying that it's important to remember that the first game was a game with a very heavy emphasis on story, and therefore I think this sequal is more for the fans of the original game, rather than newcomers to the franchise (since it's a continuation of an already developed story). I avoided all spoilers to give this game a fair chance. Sadly, it was immensely disappointing, ruining both main characters of the original game. The pacing of the game, with the flashbacks within flashbacks and such was really weird and badly executed. All of this is such a shame, since the visuals, gameplay and atmosphere is definitely "game of the year" worthy, but the bad story, bad character development (of most of the characters), and inclusion of a horribly dull and uninteresting main "villain" just made this game uninteresting and boring for more than half of my playtime, and why would I give a boring game a high rating? Either way, I had such high hopes for this game, and it's just really sad that naughty dog couldn't live up to their previous standards.… Expand
  85. MrMerciless
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Gameplay is fun. Very graphic, and intense. Music is awesome. I love everything about the game, Even abby. All the characters are cool. What kills this game is the **** story. Not one single character had any character development, and the characters from the last game actually lost development because the devs dumbed them down and made them act so out of character so they could fit inGameplay is fun. Very graphic, and intense. Music is awesome. I love everything about the game, Even abby. All the characters are cool. What kills this game is the **** story. Not one single character had any character development, and the characters from the last game actually lost development because the devs dumbed them down and made them act so out of character so they could fit in this horrible Plot. The story didnt at all make sense, has a bunch of plot holes, and doesnt at all Correlate with the first game. This game could literally be titled something else because it doesnt at all feel like The Last of Us. They didnt touch ellies immunity story at all, this game isnt at all about ellie and joels relationship, it isnt about anything except a horrible revenge plot that makes u literally “go here, go here, kill this guy get info” rinse repeat. I wasnt at all sucked into the game and felt like i had to force myself to complete it. Neil, you **** this franchise up big time.… Expand
  86. aleks256
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    I didn't like the game! Especially the plot! The gameplay is great! The graphics are also great! And the plot? But this is for an Amateur! I personally did not like it!
  87. Al_DJar
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Great playability and graphics.
    Years waiting for this game and it has become in the deception of the decade.
  88. bk_kid
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow. I absolutely loved TLOU. TLOU 2 is such a disappointment. It’s so horrible I had to stop playing. What a waste of $. Do yourself a favor and save your $60 on....well anything better than this lump of garbage.… Expand
  89. bbandit925
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This game has amazing graphics and great locations and attention to detail regarding environment, not as good as Uncharted 4, but it is still really great!

    Unfortunately, the visuals are the only thing that I liked about this game. I did not enjoy the story whatsover, but I have a tendency of having to finish what I started. Completing this game was difficult because how much I did    This game has amazing graphics and great locations and attention to detail regarding environment, not as good as Uncharted 4, but it is still really great!

    Unfortunately, the visuals are the only thing that I liked about this game.

    I did not enjoy the story whatsover, but I have a tendency of having to finish what I started. Completing this game was difficult because how much I did not enjoy the story, but I toughed through and completed the story.
    The ending made me dislike the story even more.

    If you are an Uncharted or an original TLOU fan, please stay away from this game.    … Expand
  90. lastofus2sucksd
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    The gameplay was decent but the story is infuriating, I don't care about Abby at ALL. I can't humanize with her, I didn't wan't to play as her for 10 hours.
  91. lsad05
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    very beautiful venue designs in terms of gameplays are enormous, but its story is not for such a game.A game like this did not deserve such a story ...
  92. XanderNeon
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    It's not that kind of game that I've expected as a fan of the first one. I don't enjoy playing because of awful and boring storyline
  93. Theyhateeli
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It doesn’t follow along with the story and the characters don’t act like themselves from the first game and the gameplay is the same from the first game nothing new to show graphics is good 2/10… Expand
  94. ibatina123
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game while we played as Ellie. The fact that she is gay actually makes the story better; more unique and original. But when we have to play as a character that kills our beloved character Joel, the game goes downhill instantly. They try, we cannot sympathize with Abby. She is a terrible person and we hate her. The fact that have to fight Ellie as Abby made me really sad. It was torture, like beating up one of your closest friends. And we don't get to kill Abby, which is absurd. They know that we wanted that, why didn't they give it to us? It's not the fact that Joel died, it's how he died. Brutally murdered and tortured. The people that like this game didn't appreciate and respect the first one enough. And the fact that Ellie loses her fingers and cannot play the song she wrote for Joel at the end, is heartbreaking. That was the only thing she had left of Joel; the guitar. At the end, Ellie is left with nothing. Her girlfriend and JJ are gone, and she cannot even play the guitar. Waited so long for this game. Such a sad, sad disappointment. I could go on, but I've ranted enough already earlier today. Please, if you love Ellie and Joel as characters, DO NOT play this game.… Expand
  95. Jogando-tudo
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    Nem só de gráficos é feito um game...tá aí tlou para provar isto..... graficamente é lindo, jogabilidade ótima....porém é cheio de pontas soltas e uma história que não convence que acaba com tudo que o jogo tem de bom.......um jogo que peca muito no quesito história e decepciona muito,mas muito mesmo no final.......
  96. IvanMAJESTIC
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a way to waste such a great character and the protagonist from the first game, getting him killed by some random girl because of revenge from some random NPC. Deceiving trailers showing him are just lame.
    The story is so bad, why did Ellie go all the way through and killed a lot of people to forgive the taht awful characters at the end and at the very last moment? They changed all that TLOU meant.    … Expand
  97. Luigitorres
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only viable positive points in the game are the grafics, gameplay seems kynda different from the first LOU, and history is bad... Looks like naughty dog doesn't understand why the 1st game was so good and loved by all....… Expand
  98. DimeMailo
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo decir, exelentes graficos, buenisima banda sonora, pedazo de jugabilidad, pero la historia es una Mie***, debo decirlo, matando a los personajes hombres sin menor cuidado y dejandolos de lado como si fueran desechables y no solo a los hombres en realidad, es muy tonto como meten personajes desechables como si nada, muy mal ahi, sin mencionar que estoy con la sospecha de quien guio esta historia tiene un serio problema con el genero o feminazi terminal, y como reviven a tomy jajaaj pero que pedazo de mierda de historia, solo esperare el modo facciones multiplayer, aji en el culo en 3,2,1… Expand
  99. Tfighter14
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Horrible story writing! Political correctness has NO place - let alone such a big impact - in a game that is supposed to tell a post apocalyptic story. The graphics and gameplay were amazing but the decision making of characters, character development, and the ending were all catastrophically bad. It’s either sloppy writing or politics that we’re dealing with here... disappointed to sayHorrible story writing! Political correctness has NO place - let alone such a big impact - in a game that is supposed to tell a post apocalyptic story. The graphics and gameplay were amazing but the decision making of characters, character development, and the ending were all catastrophically bad. It’s either sloppy writing or politics that we’re dealing with here... disappointed to say the least! The only reason I’m not giving it a 0 is because from a technical point of view the game is amazingly beautiful and pays attention to so many details that have until now only been reflected in real life, never before in video games.

    I hope NaughtyDog learns from this mistake...    … Expand
  100. Hylian
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    What a **** boring game idn say anything about this game cuz everyone knows this **** s the worts game ever made
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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