The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. LokeGoose101
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    Why put a scene in the 2019 trailer where Joel is going to help Ellie do a certain quest when it doesn't even happen? ("Do you think i would let you do this alone?" Joel says, this obviously refers to him doing a certain mission with Ellie which just a complete lie. Also how do you expect me to empathise for someone who killed a character we played a whole game with? Like i want to justWhy put a scene in the 2019 trailer where Joel is going to help Ellie do a certain quest when it doesn't even happen? ("Do you think i would let you do this alone?" Joel says, this obviously refers to him doing a certain mission with Ellie which just a complete lie. Also how do you expect me to empathise for someone who killed a character we played a whole game with? Like i want to just forget the fact the 2nd part even came out to be honest.… Expand
  2. MadDogFG
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    It’s the first time that I saw such a smooth animation, but the story is not logical. As a fan of tlou1, I definitely can’t accept it.
  3. thatoneloyalguy
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give The Last of Us Part II, a solid 6 here’s why:

    Although the story of The Last of I give The Last of Us Part II is certainly not a masterpiece from the confusing and overall out of-character Joel’s death is etc..
    The gameplay is not one of the best but it surely is an improvement from the first game, with more assessable areas to go through and the more mechanics added.
    The graphics are nonetheless astonishing to look at, possibly the best thing of this game, but something it shouldn’t be judged to review a game.

    Here’s what I’d rate the game separately from the overall rating:

    Story: 2
    Gameplay: 6
    Graphics: 10

    Overall, I really enjoyed playing The Last of Us Part II, even with its confusing story, the gameplay was certainly something enjoyable to play. But it’s not a masterpiece unlike the 1st game.    … Expand
  4. Himmmelfallen
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    Biggest flop in gaming. Bad story, really bad character development and horrific plot. If you liked part 1 - DO NOT BUY PART 2!
  5. Bluemeat
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Really loved the first one. I know the graphics, gameplay and combat are really good here. But the story is much important to me. The part two was a total let down it was miles away compared to the first one.. Sorry.
  6. ninjathesamurai
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    All the hard work your team put into making the gameplay, graphic, sound, and all that are ruined just because your ego wouldn't let you make the story according to the fans expectation. Congrats.
  7. katecoriell
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the game a few days ago, and it has taken me a minute to process everything that happened. I think that it was a powerful and grounded game. It delves into consequences of actions, and sometimes the smallest decision can have the worst consequence. This is a world with no laws or rules to hold people accountable. Justice can be sought out by anyone, but justice also varies based on the perspective. And that is what this game shows.
    I loved getting to see how Abby and Ellie's paths affected each other. I thought it was heartbreaking when I knew Abby was seeing one of her friends for the last time, and that really made me think about how willing I was to hit the square button while playing as Ellie. When I began playing as Abby, I didn't like her, I didn't like what she did, and they make really you take over at a very tense moment. But the longer I played as her, the more I felt bad for her. Although, I still didn't enjoy fighting Ellie as Abby, and it was a hard fight too (proud of Ellie for that).
    The attention to detail in this game was absolutely amazing. You can really see the time and effort that was put into it. The gameplay was fun, and using stealth and the tools on hand to take out large groups of enemies was a rush. The dodge button and the jump button were so useful as there were countless times I found myself using them even when it wasn't necessary because they were such a great addition to the gameplay.
    While I still don't know how I feel about the ending, I have to admit, this was a beautifully done game with a powerful story.    … Expand
  8. Agoeast
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I don’t understand all the negative reaction about this game. The game shows deep and beautiful story from different views. What is the justice?
  9. FarshadAkbari
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Although there are minor issues, nobody can ignore the achievements of this game and its effects on the video games industry. From a technical perspective, The Last of Us Part II is breathtaking.

    Please remember we need to hear this kind of story, however, it is not impeccable, however, it is bitter.
  10. Lexxiie
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Great game! Best gaming experience I've ever had in my life!
    + great gameplay (9/10)
    + awesome story (9/10) + gorgeous soundtrack (10/10) + beautiful graphics (10/10) - the only negative thing: too much looting disturbs the atmosphere (sometimes you cannot enjoy dialogues and your surroundings because you 're looking for crafting equipment) By the way the game is intense, I couldn't    Great game! Best gaming experience I've ever had in my life!
    + great gameplay (9/10)
    + awesome story (9/10)
    + gorgeous soundtrack (10/10)
    + beautiful graphics (10/10)
    - the only negative thing: too much looting disturbs the atmosphere (sometimes you cannot enjoy dialogues and your surroundings because you 're looking for crafting equipment)
    By the way the game is intense, I couldn't play for more than 2 hours at a time. This is neither positive nor negative.    … Expand
  11. Tapakan
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This game is beautiful:
    Amazing graphics;
    Perfect Subject;
    A comfortable and simple gameplay;
    The well-staged Catsenes of the Stage;
    As such, there is no LGBT agenda;
    TLoU Part II - a worthy reception of the great original.

    P.s. The game was taken to the platinum trophy.
  12. Kilimgames
    Aug 12, 2020
    7
    The game is interesting to your idea, but the game is literally the first with the best graphics they didn’t have the minimum amount of work to bring something new and for the first being an incredible game they copied it thinking that the game was going to be good, but the game has an interesting idea, great graphics, its dynamics very well done, an extremely interesting story
  13. DannyBo
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first it may seem like this game is trash, but when you play a couple hours, you will get it and like it.… Expand
  14. PS4junkie
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    **SPOILERS** Seriously, don't read this if you haven't played the game. That would ruin it and is a disservice to everyone who created it. It's an experience and is quite frankly interactive cinema mixed with a video game. You also shouldn't play it if you haven't played the first game.

    This is easily one of the best games I've ever played, if not the best. I've played many of the PS4    **SPOILERS** Seriously, don't read this if you haven't played the game. That would ruin it and is a disservice to everyone who created it. It's an experience and is quite frankly interactive cinema mixed with a video game. You also shouldn't play it if you haven't played the first game.

    This is easily one of the best games I've ever played, if not the best. I've played many of the PS4 exclusives and is why I bought the console to begin with. I've played God of War twice through and played The Last of Us Remastered twice through as well. It's better than the first, builds on everything and all of the tension that was created in The Last of Us to a masterful and incredibly emotional story. I created an account just to write this because the game was an experience and was catharsis for me.

    There's human elements that it plays on throughout the game that are metaphoric about choice and what it means to take choices away from someone, the damage it does, and the chaos, heartbreak, love, violence, and domino effect things can have when it is done. The mental disturbance and lack of mental health that can be created when someone takes away your choice or your ability to decide things for yourself is ever present in Ellie and is shown in glimpses throughout the game all the way to the end.

    Abby's father took away Ellie's choice and made the decision to sacrifice her for the greater good of a supposed vaccine and science for the remaining human populace. Joel, who is no doubt her father figure, even though neither expressly state it out loud, was not given time to process the decision of doctors taking Ellie's life in hopes to benefit the greater good. So the ending of the first game unfolded the way that it did with Joel killing all of the FEDRA officers and doctors to break her out, then lying to Ellie because he loves her and cares for her deeply. That is clear through the acts in the first game and everything shown in the second. It's clear he sees her as the daughter he lost and that Ellie eventually does see him as a father. The emotional bond that is shown through these characters brought me to tears several times in this game.

    It was fairly obvious that Joel had killed somebody important to Abby but that doesn't take away from the story and it does help build it. Only later you find out that it was her father that Joel killed to get Ellie off the operating table. Abby's father was prepared to fight for Ellie's sacrifice, as shown in flashbacks when he grabs a scalpel and gets into a battle stance. The elephant in the room and the question not fully addressed, is why Abby's father didn't think there could possibly be more than 1 immune person out there. He is built up as this Firefly legend who is the only surgeon that could've created a vaccine against the virus. No one else could've done it, there is no other immune person out there, and once he was killed, the entire Firefly coalition dissolved and lost all hope for a cure. That's quite a stretch BUT it still worked. This was in the back of my mind but didn't ruin anything for me with the game.

    The story works, the game play is fantastic, the dual-play with Ellie, then Abby to go through the 3 days in Seattle is sublime and I wasn't expecting it. The flashbacks are also amazing and fun to watch/play. I had to take a breath and a break when I realized I would be placed in Abby's shoes for Day 1, 2, then 3. The empathy they created by doing this was an obvious ploy to your emotions as the game player BUT it still worked. I'll admit I didn't enjoy trying to kill Ellie in the theater and it felt weird but the game wasn't over at the point, there was still story and game play left, so who cares?

    A wrinkle in the game I thought they were going to drop was that Lev was immune and that when Abby was searching for a gas mask for him on Day 2 this was clever foreshadowing that it didn't matter to him. This never happened but discovering another immune person would create a fold of drama that resolved that lingering question in the back of my mind. But then that would swing too much empathy back toward Ellie. I digress.

    I've heard some people say this game ruined Ellie as a character for them because of her thirst for vengeance/revenge. To me, to say it's a basic revenge plot is too simple and the game and cinematics do not portray that. Ellie is very clearly suffering from mental health episodes, through her journal entries (if you read them), to her flashbacks, to her nightmare episode from simply knocking over a shovel toward the end of the game. It's very probable she has PTSD.

    Anyway, this game is an interactive masterpiece and try not to rush through it. It's amazing and a shame that people came on here in droves to give it a 0 rating to try and cancel the game. Truly sad. 10/10    … Expand
  15. Klarmi
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I really liked this game. I had a lot of fun with it. I understand if someone didnt like it cause everyone has a different opinion which is not a problem for me.
  16. Ramonvcxz
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    The game is good, the history is a estructure very complete and the graphics its amasing
  17. marinoinfantry
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Flawed Masterpiece, Last of Us II. After watching many critical reviews and over 130+ worth of gameplay I am confident to say this game deserves a solid 9. Many point out plot holes in the game that could justifly be proven wrong. Many would say Joel death was all for nothing and Ellie gain nothing... but I disagree. Ellie towards the end regain humanity by saving Abby and peace within herself by having closure with Joel. I love that. Only criticism I have of the game is the love triangle Naughty Dawg tried to push with both characters (Abby and Ellie). Besides that I truly did enjoy this game.… Expand
  18. AthinaKay
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, as we all know, this tail starts with an emotionally devastating and more or less irreverent blow to our much beloved anti-hero, Joel. This was horrifically painful to experience and immediately filled me with a rage that I wasn’t aware I was capable of. I tore through Seattle, marveling at its scenery and incredible graphic dynamics, but sparing no one. Mercy was not an act I cared to Provide. Not to one single soul- even to the point of killing Mel- I thought, **** that baby, but good! **** deserves it!” The next thing we know things have taken a light turn, everyone is semi-jovial and we are returning to Jackson. But then Abby is there and she kills Jesse and my ears are ringing with rage again. And then, perhaps most jarring of all, we cut to abby’s story- how they are connected. How Joel murdered her father for Ellie. How hurt and alone she felt. I didn’t want it. I wanted to hate her. But her story, it felt familiar, see, as it unraveled, I realized, her story was a foil for the story of Ellie and Joel in the first game. She grew as a person you as her story unraveled, she started out hating scars, but learned to love some of the aspects of their beliefs and two of their apostates. She risks life and limb to save them, in what starts out essentially as a blood debt but later becomes caring. You see her struggle to save lev from himself. And then it culminates in a David-esque battle ala part 1, versus Ellie. And the entire time you’re torn, you’re certain no matter how this goes, you will be crying. Abby suddenly has Dina, ready to kill her, when lev stops her- she realizes the truth: violence begets violence- and lets them go. You cut to a scene, a surreal scene that was foreshadowed in early conversations between Dina and Ellie on day one of Seattle, that is so beautiful and idyllic, you can’t imagine anything better, but you also see Ellie struggling- she’s a shell of a person, recalling only the trauma she experienced with Joel’s demise. And she decides to risk it all to go after Abby again. You feel so conflicted through these battles, why are we even doing this? This is stupid, why are you risking everything, you’re both hurt, let it go! But it culminated in the most heart-stopping, pain inducing battle ever, you are literally fighting two parts of yourself. When Ellie stops herself from killing Abby, you are left feeling so relieved it’s hard to wrap your head around all your feelings. You see that she literally lost everything in her pursuit of “justice.” Was it worth it? This tale made me dig deeper than any tale before it, it made me really work through my us vs them mentality. And that made the difficulty all the more challenging. I cannot wait to see a sequel- I have to know what happens next. And if you failed to see the artistry in what was done with this game, perhaps you’re looking at the wrong source for your discontent with it- perhaps you should be looking at yourself. It’s not all roses and sunshine, I will acknowledge killing/facing the dogs was super rough, and the transition was incredibly jarring, but beyond that, I can’t not give this game top marks.… Expand
  19. thefoxhound
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Its a must play game, don't fall from those who say its a bad game. make your own decision.
  20. Eros_020
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo com incríveis gráficos e uma história profunda, que leva o jogador a sentir as emoções dos personagens… Expand
  21. Sumpf
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    The anemic jump mechanic tells everything you need to know about the game. Had it released in the late 90s it would not have been a good game then and we made actual progress since tomb raider 1.

    The only thing it does competently is Mocap and I will not give any points for that. There is a reason why it was released ont he PS4 - the graphics would be underwhelming for anyone with a    The anemic jump mechanic tells everything you need to know about the game. Had it released in the late 90s it would not have been a good game then and we made actual progress since tomb raider 1.

    The only thing it does competently is Mocap and I will not give any points for that. There is a reason why it was released ont he PS4 - the graphics would be underwhelming for anyone with a modern system.    … Expand
  22. Autokton
    Jul 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am very disappointed. Especially because we were lied to with fake stories in the trailers. This part has nothing to do with the first part. it's humiliating for us players because we didn't expect it like that at all. We have to play the killer of our favorite player who has never been introduced and are forced to feel empathy even though we hate her all the time. And especially the end was the last drop that overflowed the barrel. I could still write a lot but the field is too short for that. Just like others, I pretend that the second part doesn't exist. 1 point goes for the Details & Graphics… Expand
  23. user011
    Jul 27, 2020
    2
    вся игра одна большая левацкая повестка сюжет скучный неинтересный местами вызывают чувство омерзения 2 бала чисто за техническую часть она великолепна все остальное г.вно
  24. Cake73
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    Going to keep this short and sweet it’s a smack in the face from the original game and if you don’t believe that you weren’t a fan of the game
  25. Ogserg
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    What a game of art and such good graphics.such a cool single player game.the fight is so cool
  26. Alex_attacker93
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    This game is just absolute trash.
    (That’s all I wanted to say but I needed more characters)
  27. Coffecoin
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion was a really good game, people hates it because don't like the story... but the technical? Is a masterpiece.… Expand
  28. MOHAMEDWALEED
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece
  29. Sashik317
    Aug 1, 2020
    0
    ЛГБД высер, который даже не удасужился выйти на ПК. Игра говно
  30. GIRLPLAY1
    Aug 1, 2020
    1
    mi critica va dirigida a lo mas polémico del juego así que ya todos saben que es insufrible y increíblemente detestable lo que paso en la historia, y el motivo por el que le pongo una nota tan baja es porque sencillamente no me motivo para jugar y hay que separar el gameplay de la historia solo así puedo aguantar una hora jugando , les juro pase ratos en los que quería que se acabara elmi critica va dirigida a lo mas polémico del juego así que ya todos saben que es insufrible y increíblemente detestable lo que paso en la historia, y el motivo por el que le pongo una nota tan baja es porque sencillamente no me motivo para jugar y hay que separar el gameplay de la historia solo así puedo aguantar una hora jugando , les juro pase ratos en los que quería que se acabara el juego de una vez y solo se alargaba y se alargaba para al final terminar en lo mas bajo de interés, este juego esta diseñado para que no quieras saber nada mas de este mundo ficticio cuando se pone la pantalla en negro y sale el logo de naughty dog.… Expand
  31. Zetsky
    Aug 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not good the game boring, joel goes dead, and elli got no revenge, stupiddd… Expand
  32. yeager-hss
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    Beautiful game, the devs and technical guys did a great Job but you don't pay 69 Euros for this game to look at the environment, these kind of games are all about the story which is absolutely horrible in every way and doesn't make any sense especially the ending, if you're a fan of the first one DON'T PLAY THIS !!!
  33. Crayth
    Aug 4, 2020
    1
    7 years of wait for that.

    It's so disappointing to see how much it's not what we wanted..
  34. Chicoryu09
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    este jogo é incrivel eu estou raiva que dão zero pro game pois graficos são otimos, historia magnifica, jogabilidade extradinaria e não sofri por nenhum bug
    O dinheiro gasto valeu muito a pena, uma prima
  35. willismagilous
    Aug 7, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoy the first two thirds of the game. Although a lot of people are upset by Joel’s death, it does make for a good story arch for Ellie. The combat and ambience was pretty good during the journey in Seattle. It goes down hill once Abby confronts Ellie in the theatre, and we’re jolted into some eight hours of Abby’s backstory. It is necessary to understand that her father was a firefly, but it that portion of the game should’ve ended there. Abby’s story would make for a good DLC, similar to Ellie’s Left Behind DLC, but it wasn’t enjoyable because of it’s placement in the main story. I also feel there was nothing that stood out about Santa Barbra. Their big showdown could’ve, and probably should’ve happened in Seattle. Besides changing the scene a little and briefly introducing a new faction, the Santa Barbra sequence just a shorter repeat of Seattle. I found the ending especially horrendous. It addresses nothing in regards to Ellie’s broken relationship with Dina and JJ, how Tommy might react to Ellie’s sign of mercy, or just generally how Jackson was changed by everything. It seems the theme was generally that you should always be aware of how your decisions affect those around you, but that idea is tossed out the door in the final scene. It seems the game was meant to end in Seattle, but the devs felt the game was short, so they threw extra needless fluff in to pad runtime. A decision that drastically lowered the art and potential the game had. I really wanted to like this game, I even have the Firefly insignia tattooed to my forearm, but everything after the initial confrontation between Ellie and Abby, the game went downhill.… Expand
  36. N3ko
    Aug 8, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. boring and repetitive story, (Abby's revenge-Ellie's revenge- Abby's revenge- Ellie revenge)… Expand
  37. Fleetbeacon
    Aug 8, 2020
    4
    Game is very cinematic and immersive. A lot of care went into fine details. Unfortunately, the game is too long and the story is too dreary. It’s depressing to play. It’s like they forgot playing games are supposed to be fun. The ending is unsatisfying as the characters’ actions are not believable.
  38. U477376A
    Aug 8, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s frustrating that this game is so polarizing, but I presume this was Druckmann’s intentions and that he accomplished what he wanted to accomplish. I fall into the camp that was thoroughly disappointed with the story and plot. I agree that cinematics and music is stunning, and I disagree with those that say the gameplay wasn’t a step up. I liked the game mechanics and noticed improved transitions and sequencing in combat. In order to try and overcome my biases and emotions, I have read a bunch of positive reviews to see why others thought so highly of the game. What I have noticed is a trend of those who have little connection to TLOU original characters; they either played the original for the first time recently (or not at all), or the original was not their favorite game of all time, like it is for those of us who were disappointed by the storyline in TLOU2. And let’s be honest, review bombing goes both ways - a lot of these 10/10 reviews have no substance, which is telling that they were not emotionally connected to the story or are accounts created to try and offset the 0/10 reviews (which makes it hard to believe they are real reviews). Naughty Dog, you absolutely crushed us. This was the wrong story to use as a platform to examine the cycle of violence and its consequences. TLOU story was so impactful because there was hope in Joel and Ellie’s story in a desolate, hopeless world, and it was in that hope that ALL of us diehard fans found “something to fight for”. There is no hope in the storyline of TLOU2 - the revenge plot and its execution was way too easily contrived, characters decisions are forced to align to the plot’s revenge theme, rather than the characters driving the storyline and the forgiveness shown at the end by Ellie is hollow, forced, unbelievable and used as a cheap literary solution to attempt to give the whole story justification. I admit that I didn’t want to kill Abby at the end either, but it wasn’t because I was somehow newly sympathetic for her character, story and it’s arc; I was emotionally exhausted and just wanted the game to end. The characters I cared about had already been bastardized and were broken beyond repair and hopeless by this point. We the diehard fans of the original story deserve better than what was given. The story was absolutely not one “deserving of Joel and Ellie” as Druckmann promised, and a video game - a 3rd person shooter, Story- driven, apocalyptic, survival game - should not have been the vehicle to examine the cycle of violence/“revenge is bad motif”. Especially one that takes 40 hours to complete and leaves you emotionally hollow upon completion. I implore those who feel as I do to leave reviews like this in hopes that it will somehow hold ND accountable to its previous high standard of game development and prevent something like this from happening again.… Expand
  39. DanielLFC1993
    Aug 8, 2020
    3
    Очень душная игра, непонятно зачем было так растягивать время. Сюжет отвратительный
  40. citizenpelion
    Aug 8, 2020
    3
    If you loved the Joel-Ellie duo from first game and want some more then this one is the worst piece of **** your money can buy.
  41. marshallshady
    Aug 8, 2020
    2
    This is the not game I expected.Not the game gives the the last of us feelings.
  42. tinooo
    Aug 9, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. highly overrated....bad story...no conclusion...kill joel in midway without getting revenge in the end...and most of all 80% women characters...please dont waste ur time n money on this on... critic reviews are ****… Expand
  43. Strohkopf
    Aug 10, 2020
    4
    The grafics and sounddesigns are extremely good. Gameplay is very similar to the first game but improved. But tbh, no one picks a game like the last of us because of the gameplay. It is only about the story and the story imho is disrespectful towards all fans of the first game. If you constantly want to be **** up and angey than go on and uy the game. Thats some weird **** you did thereThe grafics and sounddesigns are extremely good. Gameplay is very similar to the first game but improved. But tbh, no one picks a game like the last of us because of the gameplay. It is only about the story and the story imho is disrespectful towards all fans of the first game. If you constantly want to be **** up and angey than go on and uy the game. Thats some weird **** you did there naughty dogs.… Expand
  44. Fish_Ninja
    Aug 11, 2020
    2
    Graphically, its one of the most beautiful games of 2020.....but thats about it where to good parts end.
    Gameplay 5/10 literally offers nothing new from its predecessor
    Story 0/10 A disappointing, pseudo intellectual revenge plot that fails to deliver on its message. I have yet to see a single praiser of this story respond with other than "you just don't get it." Regardless, lets see if    Graphically, its one of the most beautiful games of 2020.....but thats about it where to good parts end.
    Gameplay 5/10 literally offers nothing new from its predecessor
    Story 0/10 A disappointing, pseudo intellectual revenge plot that fails to deliver on its message. I have yet to see a single praiser of this story respond with other than "you just don't get it." Regardless, lets see if they delete this review with the others, right metacritic?    … Expand
  45. mshinz
    Aug 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphic is good, but the worst is about the story, i don't understand why we must play as the villain , and have to spare our main character in a duel... this is the most heartbreaking part. when u play as bad guy , and have to spare the good one . i mean , what kind of bs is this...… Expand
  46. Dallascheco
    Aug 14, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego realizado para femilocas es un planfeto feminista con ideología de izquierda… Expand
  47. Regular_Gameboy
    Aug 13, 2020
    1
    I havent play the original but story and content is disappointing and it one of the worst game of this year
  48. Yeuri
    Aug 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pésimo solo logra desvirtuar el primer juego mandando a la mierda los personajes y la historia… Expand
  49. Brazil
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    I still don't understand why some people don't like this game.This games is the significance of perfection.
  50. Amirsa81
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i ever played. i love the gameplay it is so nice and also the story is damn good.
  51. fabianoserafim
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    A sensação de tensão do jogo é muito boa, jogabilidade excelente, áudio e gráficos muito bons. A história até a primeira metade é ótima, coisas inesperadas acontecem. Após a segunda metade o jogo começa a mostrar outra visão sobre os personagens em um mundo pós apocalíptico. O diretor mostra perfeitamente esses dois lados. Não vejo porque as pessoas tem que ver sempre um final feliz. UmaA sensação de tensão do jogo é muito boa, jogabilidade excelente, áudio e gráficos muito bons. A história até a primeira metade é ótima, coisas inesperadas acontecem. Após a segunda metade o jogo começa a mostrar outra visão sobre os personagens em um mundo pós apocalíptico. O diretor mostra perfeitamente esses dois lados. Não vejo porque as pessoas tem que ver sempre um final feliz. Uma história diferente que me fez apreciar o jogo do início ao fim.… Expand
  52. barkan
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALLAJ İÇİN SİTE YÖNETİMİ BÖYLE GİTMEZ OYUNU BİTİRENLERE KOD GÖNDERİN SADECE ONLAR OY KULANSIN TWİTCH DEN İZLİYORLAR SONRA GELİP OY VERİYOR SALAKLAR GAYET TAŞ GİBİ YAPIM… Expand
  53. Chi21Rican
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game overall from visuals, controls, sound, and writing is very well done. My only issue was the pacing in certain areas. I know people are disappointed in the writing, but it’s great to see chances being taken and the good guys not always winning. It’s more of a personal issue people are having imo.… Expand
  54. MisterJay
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Played the game from start to finish and I can say without a doubt that it was time and money well spent.
    The time and effort used to create this game is visible in each detail, the story is very well crafted and was bound to ruffle some feathers, after all, most gamers nowadays are used to the black and white, good vs evil storytelling and we are far from that in here.
    The graphics are    Played the game from start to finish and I can say without a doubt that it was time and money well spent.
    The time and effort used to create this game is visible in each detail, the story is very well crafted and was bound to ruffle some feathers, after all, most gamers nowadays are used to the black and white, good vs evil storytelling and we are far from that in here.
    The graphics are superb and animation transitions were extremely real. During my playthrough I didn't experience any glitches or gaming breaking bugs, the only thing that bothered me were the checkpoints during encounters, the game creates a checkpoint after each enemy kill, probably for those who want to go on without challenges. Later in the game I found the option to restart the entire encounter which in my opinion should be displayed more prominently. The frame-rate is solid on the Playstation Pro, although I wish there was the option for 1080p60fps which would benefit the graphics by an immense amount.
    Even though there were roughly 25 hours of content, I wished for more.    … Expand
  55. blinkday1
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Я просто хочу выразить огромную благодарность Naughty Dog и всей команде разработчиков. Это было потрясающее приключение.
  56. Atom2287
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's be fair, the story itself isn't awful, and I actually liked the idea behind it. However, like everyone else, I am gravely disappointed with this game as a sequel of the original installment and it's almost the direct opposite of what I am expecting to get.

    …and no, it's not about artistic liberty, nor "subverting expectations," or anything about Naughty Dog making a "bold move" -- which is the biggest mistake of Neil Druckmann, the writer of this game. When creating a sequel, one must work within the constraints set forth by the previous game, and maintain continuity of the idea behind the story. The first game is all about how Joe forms a very unique bond with Ellie as they continue their journey. It's about how Joe teaches Ellie how to survive, takes her to experience the world, and how Ellie helps Joe to open up his heart and slowly regain humanity that has arguably been lost from the death of his daughter. It's about love in a brutal world, and it's hopeful, and that's why people love it. At the end, Joe was put in an impossible situation and ultimately decides to save Ellie's life at the expense of a chance in a cure. How long would Joe be able to keep the secret? How would Ellie react to the truth? How would the two regain trust of each other, and forming a bond even deeper? These are the the questions left unanswered in the first game, the questions that players expect the "direct sequel" to further explore.

    Yet, Neil Druckmann tosses away all the hopefulness and love -- the very element that made the first game so great. Instead, he decides that it's a good idea to make an overwhelmingly depressing and morbid story as a "sequel." Don't get me wrong -- I don't dislike the game because it made me sad. Rather -- to put it bluntly -- it's because of the gross disrespect and disregard to the first game and its audience, which is a totally preventable, yet huge mistake. It is no wonder many people choose to pretend that this game doesn't even exist and deem it "non-canonical." For the same reason, it receives my 1-star rating. [MAJOR SPOILERS ALERT FOR THE REST OF THIS REVIEW]

    And that is only the first issue of the story (though, the only one that many people need to skip the game). Beyond what's said above, there are a lot of other storytelling issues that weakens the experience even further. Joe is killed within the first 2 hours of gameplay and when the plot reaches its first climax where Ellie finally confronts Joe's killer, Abby, we're forced to play as Abby for almost 8 hours, which is a huge mistake is story-telling. This is only intensified by the fact that Abby's story is very fragmented without a clear, overarching goal. Granted, her combat missions are some of the highlights in the entire game, which is a shame because story-wise, it feels like a drag for most, unbearable for some. And this FRANCHISE is all about the story.

    And that's not even all the main story issues. I don't want to expand too much here because it's just a review, and for that purpose enough has been said. Bottom line is, if you like depressing, morbid stories, this game is for you. However, as a sequel of the original game, which it unarguably is marketed and expected as one, it's an enormous failure.    … Expand
  57. Fuyur
    Aug 20, 2020
    1
    Buenos gráficos hasta que descubrimos esa historia que nos quieren vender,el mensaje progre y feminazi se lo pueden meter por el cul,se cargaron a esta gran saga
  58. Colodrin
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    Que pena... soy un gran fan de la primera parte y siento decir que con esta segunda la han fastidiado pero bien.
  59. Cam_Sc
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    Este juego es realmente deplorable. Gráficos y mecanicas muy buenas, por momentos se torna muy aburrido. La historia es de lo peor que he visto. Una excelente saga ARRUINADA.
    No se merece ni un punto por la falsa publicidad hecha por ND en sus trailers. Una vergüenza.
  60. rango376
    Aug 21, 2020
    2
    had high hopes for this game avoided the leaks and reviews and waited for the price to drop. Glad to say even on sale it is hot garbage and not worth the money and completely ruins the franchise.
  61. Alrojovivo
    Aug 21, 2020
    0
    Me hace querer fingir que no hay parte II. Maldición, ¿qué has hecho ND. Cualquiera que haya amado el primer juego, no compre este juego. No, por favor.
  62. BlackTurtle
    Aug 21, 2020
    4
    first half of the game was awesome, but the second half was boring and dull
  63. Emilio10
    Aug 21, 2020
    8
    no es tan malo como dicen esta bien el juego ies divertido ami me esta gustando bastante
  64. Calloused
    Aug 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. По моему мнению игра ужасно. Самое первое и наверняка последнее. Это ЛГБТТ. Боже сколько можно смотреть как девочка целует девочку … Expand
  65. Pipechile1844
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Una joya, sus gráficos y su historia atrevida hace que este juego esté dentro de mis favoritos.... Espero con ansias su modo online
  66. AlexKorvin
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Великое продолжение великой игры. Драматургия Дракманна, которая выставить рыдать от зависти лучших сценаристов Голливуда. Каждая частица окружения, каждая реплика, каждая эмоция - все работает на погружение. Тот эталон, на который должно ориентироваться интерактивное кино.Великое продолжение великой игры. Драматургия Дракманна, которая выставить рыдать от зависти лучших сценаристов Голливуда. Каждая частица окружения, каждая реплика, каждая эмоция - все работает на погружение. Тот эталон, на который должно ориентироваться интерактивное кино.
  67. Rattenf4nger
    Aug 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR in English, full Text in German (my english isnt good enough).
    5 points for Grafik and Sound. 0 Points for Storry telling, -2 Points for torturing characters that i love to death or ruin. Additionaly -1 to counter review bombing and removing of humble rewievs.

    Conclusion: Dont buy this game. Or, if you have to, buy it used and sell it afterwards. No money for naughty Dog

    Full version:

    Ich hab den ersten teil geliebt und habe mich auf den zweiten riesig gefreut. Ich hab sogar in Erwägung gezogen mir extra für dieses Spiel eine PS4 zu holen. Nachdem sich dann schon im Vorfeld zeigte was hier los ist, habe ich mich dagegen entschieden und mir statt dessen nur eine PS4 von einer Freundin geliehen und mir das spiel gebraucht gekauft. Sobald sie es auch durch hat, wirds wieder verkauft. Hauptsache weg mit diesem Schandfleck der spielegeschichte.

    Damit wir uns hier nicht falsch verstehen. Ich habe nicht das geringste gegen das Transgender Thema. Abgesehen davon, das es sehr schlecht in die Geschichte integriert ist. Im Gegenteil. Ich wäre sogar begeistert gewesen, wenn das Thema vernünftig eingearbeitet worden wäre. Warum? Nun, unter anderem weil oben erwähnte Freundin ursprünglich ein Freund war. Aber dazu wird sie hoffentlich selber irgendwann noch ein paar Worte hier schreiben. Daher genug davon.

    Was mich am meisten getört hat war, wie erwähnt, die story mit dem Fokus auf Abby. Warum? Warum ist sie die "gute"? Warum nicht Ellie und Lev auf die reise schicken um Joel zu rächen oder Tommy zurück zu holen? Gerne auch mit Romanze oder sogar dreiecks Geschichte zwischen Ellie, Lev und Dina. Ich kann mir 100 Verläufe der Geschichte vorstellen die besser gewesen wären als Ellie vollständig zu vernichten und ihr am ende sogar die Möglichkeit zu nehmen Gitarre zu spielen. Wenn ich am ende wenigstens die Wahl gehabt hätte Tommy zu sagen "ne lass mal besser nicht machen" und nur wenn ich ja sage wird Ellie so zerstört. Also wenn das "ende" optional gewesen wäre. Aber nein, man spuckt den Spielern lieber ins Gesicht.
    Es hätte so toll sein können. Ich hab mich so gefreut. Aber scheinbar wollte man im hause Naughty Dog das ich nie wieder eines ihrer Spiele neu kaufe. In sofern, hats super geklappt. Ich werde mich ewig an den Spektakulären ersten teil erinnern und sowohl teil zwei als auch Naughty Dog ab jetzt abschreiben.    … Expand
  68. lemonade230
    Aug 21, 2020
    0
    Don't play it if you played the first one. It would have been alright if it was not called the last of us part 2.
  69. rubenromero_7_
    Aug 22, 2020
    5
    No entiendo la gente que critica por críticar The Last of Us 1 y 2 son una historia tan perfecta que no tiene ninguna queja entiendo que no guste a todos ya que no es apto para sensibles no por eso no deja de ser una obra maestra y posiblemente el juego de la *década*
  70. Btsrocco
    Aug 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having been a massive fan of The Last of Us I was completely disappointed with the "part two"". Well Neil, you wanted wanted hate, now you have it. You ruined a potential franchise… Expand
  71. pilero
    Aug 24, 2020
    1
    el mejor ejemplo de como acabar con una ip mitica. El argumento es una puta mierda ademas tienes la obligación de controlar uno de los personajes moralmente más repulsivos de la historia de los videojuegos
  72. 50Docent
    Aug 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 0/10 lack of logic
    revenge plot
    gameplay has not changed
    first part killer poorly poorly poorly poorly poorly!    … Expand
  73. ArturWLM
    Aug 25, 2020
    0
    An absolutely overrated game. There are no new mechanics in it, it is just a remake of the first part of the game. The game has a lot of unnecessary violence and propaganda of non-traditional sexual orientation. Don't waste your money for this disgrace. P.s. And finally - this game is too bored.
  74. Muradza
    Aug 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute disrespect to story telling absolute gay propoganda fake adversiting at e3 that is absolute disrespect to tlou fanbase.… Expand
  75. V2643
    Aug 26, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has so many good qualities but it also has so many bad ones as well. I'll just sum up my thoughts
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 9
    Sound/OST: 10
    Story: 3
    Replayability: 6    … Expand
  76. Angel7
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    El juego es 10/10 con respecto a la jugabilidad, gráficos, fluidez, etc. En lo personal la historia me gustó, hay cosas que no me gustaron pero que son entendíbles así como hay otras que no termino de entender, para mi es un muy buen juego y no me decepciono, felicidades para los chicos que están detrás de esto. Un juego que pueda tener esa montaña rusa de emociones a cada rato es un juegoEl juego es 10/10 con respecto a la jugabilidad, gráficos, fluidez, etc. En lo personal la historia me gustó, hay cosas que no me gustaron pero que son entendíbles así como hay otras que no termino de entender, para mi es un muy buen juego y no me decepciono, felicidades para los chicos que están detrás de esto. Un juego que pueda tener esa montaña rusa de emociones a cada rato es un juego que se merece mi respeto y admiración. Felicitaciones a todos los que están detrás de este juego, mi juego favorito de este tipo sin duda alguna.… Expand
  77. Kratos118
    Sep 4, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You killed Joel I personally wanted a new uncharted series with Joel and Ellie instead I got the main hero dead in 2 hours. Story was poor wasn’t interested in Abby. Graphic and combat animations were very nice but I think the shooting mechanics need an upgrade doesn’t feel realistic. Would I recommend it to someone to play? yeah only if they don’t like Joel or haven’t played the first game… Expand
  78. JK109
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    As a gamer it's a very unique experience to play a game like the Last of Us Part 2. I needed to take a step back having finished the game about 3 weeks ago and think about the characters and what I experienced. Looking back I think it's very carefully written, this is not a a simple game with obvious character cliche's and you are not told what to think, the cues are subtle and It'sAs a gamer it's a very unique experience to play a game like the Last of Us Part 2. I needed to take a step back having finished the game about 3 weeks ago and think about the characters and what I experienced. Looking back I think it's very carefully written, this is not a a simple game with obvious character cliche's and you are not told what to think, the cues are subtle and It's clever. Gameplay is at another level here, it's ridiculously fun and challenging. I think it's as good as the first. Don't go into this with certain plot expectations and you'll love it. The effort put into the accessibility options is superb. The people at Naughty Dog should be proud of what they've achieved with this game.… Expand
  79. GameOverNesty
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty Dog delivered yet another masterpiece with their narrative driven games in one Last of Us Part 2. Ellie's journey is one of the most heart wrenching and immersive experience you can play on the current gen of console. The addition of characters are well thought of that it really gives you a lot of perspectives in life. The game makes you recognize if you are the villain in the story. I also felt that if you didn't understand what or why these things happened in part 2 then you don't know anything about Last of Us at all.… Expand
  80. Mr_Amber
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    After so much hatred on my part for certain things I have to say that it was very unfair of me to despise the game now that I take my time and analyze everything I have to say it's a great game
  81. Chris_Wolf
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    A perfect game, the graphics, physics, gameplay, and most of the story were amazing. I admit it, the story was twisted in many ways but it was a roller coaster of emotions. GOTY!
  82. Zero35768y5
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad… Expand
  83. Sasasasasasasa
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Феминистический ад.Плевок в лицо фанатам первой части.Уверен среди тех кому понравилась игра либо "УГНЕТЁННЫЕ" либо их тупые защитники.
  84. Nowheremen
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    Сама игра мне очень понравилась но концовка меня сильно разочаровала
  85. GrimJow
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    Ставлю 0 только за агрессивную пропаганду однополых связей и насаждение неправильного мнения. Отсутствие вариативности в выборе, стремная любовница главной героини, в угоду фемкам старательно НЕ делают красивых персонажей женщинСтавлю 0 только за агрессивную пропаганду однополых связей и насаждение неправильного мнения. Отсутствие вариативности в выборе, стремная любовница главной героини, в угоду фемкам старательно НЕ делают красивых персонажей женщин
  86. StoreApex
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, The Last of Us 2 is a great video game and a masterpiece of storytelling, it really takes the narrative power of gaming to a new level. The Last of Us 2 is easily one of the best looking game and the actors have done some incredible work. This game is more ambitious narratively than anything else I've played. Congratulation to Naughty Dog, great job.
  87. ButtermilkIV
    Sep 14, 2020
    3
    Game has terrible pacing and low replay value if you suffer from depression or want to kill yourself this game will only intensify that feeling. Neil doesn't make games with addicting gameplay. He just wants to make movies. Hideo Kojima is better example of someone that balances the two very well
  88. Adillkhl
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    Un jeu très complet sur tout les niveaux Un jeu pour l'histoire des jeux videos
  89. minijulia
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo! Ni villana ni heroína, solo humanas, ambas protagonistas. Si no fuiste capaz de entender esto, es una pena, porque ambos puntos de vista deben ser vistos y valorados. Ambas tenían sus motivos para toooodo lo que hicieron.… Expand
  90. GermanCactus
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Не понимаю людей которые ставят низкие рейтинги, да это из-за ЛГБТ повестки, но игра от этого не хуже. Да я согласен что феменистки гробят игры, но Naughty Dog даже под влиянием феменисток сделали ШЕДЕВР, да TLOU2 не без изъянов, но это не мешает ей быть шедевром. Я не говорю что пару дней создания волосатых подмышек это хорошо, это ПОЛНАЯ хуйня, но опять же у них получилась игра одна изНе понимаю людей которые ставят низкие рейтинги, да это из-за ЛГБТ повестки, но игра от этого не хуже. Да я согласен что феменистки гробят игры, но Naughty Dog даже под влиянием феменисток сделали ШЕДЕВР, да TLOU2 не без изъянов, но это не мешает ей быть шедевром. Я не говорю что пару дней создания волосатых подмышек это хорошо, это ПОЛНАЯ хуйня, но опять же у них получилась игра одна из самых лучших за всё время. Просто люди видят только лишь то что здесь есть ЛГБТ и вообще игра скатилась, я всё сказал… Expand
  91. moongi12345
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece.Roger Ebert said, 'video game can't be art' but this gem proved mr ebert wrong.Don't fell for the reviews of haters.This is a experience that will last long. last of us 2 will make you angry, frustrated, sad and happy through the game. At the end you will probably even cry for the characters, with the characters of the game.At least I did
  92. zinuu
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego que poca gente sabe entender. Es precioso y real una obra de arte.… Expand
  93. Achechino
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es muy importante entender esto ¨no eres especial¨ es lo que trasmite todo el juego, joel muere por que a pesar de ser el protagonista del primer juego no es especial, ningun personaje lo es; miremos un contrapunto, la muerte de tess ,ella se despide , es glorificada , en cambio joel muere de una forma tan sucia, en el suelo , sin moverse y delante de ellie.
    este juego viene a deconstruir el anterior, a demostrar que nuestra vision de la historia no es tan perfecta como creemos, el hecho de jugar con abby es una inflexion en la historia , nos hacen odiarla, querer su muerte a toda costa , sin importar quien se ponga en medio, matando a cualquiera para conseguirlo. abby ve como sus amigos y seres queridos murieron a manos de ellie y la misma rabia que sentimos las primeras 12 hs de gameplay se apodera de ella ,la pelea en el teatro es muy ¨extraña¨ , son sensaciones encontradas, creo que el juego completo se puede describir con ¨sensaciones encontradas¨ , al momento de peliar contra ellie , ya sabes la vision de las dos y sabes lo que paso cada una , la asiedad que genera esa pelea es indescriptible.
    abby le perdona la vida a dina y a ellie, ella comprende que vengarse no era la soluciones que eso no llevaria a nada.
    el ultimo acto del juego es de lo que menos me gusto, tuve siempre ese sentimiento de que habia que poner un cierre pero se estaba tardando, fue hasta la segunda vez que lo jugue cuando me di cuenta del mensaje de ese momento, ellie esta dejando todo atras, esta tomando una desicion muy egoista;como joel en el final del primer juego, esta dejando su familiay su granja para cumplir con su venganza, en cuanto a abby senti esperanza cuando por fin encontro la base de los luciernagas , obvio que eso fue efimero hasta que la capturan donde perdi toda vision de futuro.
    antes de llegar al final quiero hacer incapie que todo el conflicto en santa barbara me parecio demaciado forzado , me gusto la inclusion de un nuevo grupo, pero hay tan poca informacion en tan poco tiempo que siento que no era la mejor opcion.
    la pelea final remarca mi primer punto , ellie se da cuenta que no es especial, que su venganza no la va hacer sentir satisfecha y su odio seguira , ellie esta en ventaja, se encontro con una abby destrozada , siendo una mujer que casi no se puede mantener en pie, una mujer que no quiere peliar.
    ellie sigue teniendo el recuerdo de joel y quiere venganza, en la pelea pierde su navaja y mas importante sus dedos. en el momento que tuve que apretar el cuadrado paa ahogar a abby no podia hacerlo , me sentia culpable, sabia la historia de abby y sabia todo lo que sufrio , no merecia morir asi ,ellie entiende que esa muerte va a ser un nombre mas en una lista intachable de gente que asesino, abby vive y ellie queda sola en la pllaya.
    el final del juego es deprimente pero a la vez nostalgico , ellie entra en una casa vacia, perido a dina , perdio a jj, ella perdio su navaja el unnico recuero de su madre, e intenta tocar la guitarra pero al no tener los dedos es imposible , perdio la unica forma de recordar a joel.

    the last of us part 2 es un juegaso a nivel estetico , en fisicas e historia
    entiendo por que es tan criticado , la gente se cego con el cariño que le tenian a joel y por el odio hacia abby, esohizo que muchos simplemente juegen la campania de abby para terminar el juego y no para disfrutarlo ,simplemente creo que no se enfocaron en lo importante.
    creo que mas alla de toda la critica este es un juegaso y me alegra que la industria apueste por juegos como estos que demuestran que la industria del gaming es mucho mas que simples juegos.    … Expand
  94. obliviousone
    Sep 17, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this game would have been a lot better had the story been told in a different order. It seems most people spent the majority of Abby’s campaign with a mentally of just getting through it to get back to the confrontation we’ve been working toward the entire first half of the game. I found myself frustrated at how far Abby’s campaign strays from Ellie’s, how we were left with a cliffhanger on her end only to watch Abby go on a journey that has (basically) nothing to do with her. I think this could have been somewhat remedied had we played through Day 1 of Seattle as Ellie and then the same day over again as Abby. That way you make it to Seattle as Ellie and start your quest to find Abby, followed by the same day as Abby, knowing that Ellie will not find her that day. On Day 2, you get even closer to Abby’s whereabouts as Ellie and then play as Abby, who is on her own journey and has no idea that Ellie is even a threat. You know Ellie won’t find her, so you’re left in anticipation of Day 3, which leads up to the confrontation with Abby from Ellie’s perspective. Cut at exactly the same place and start Day 3 of Abby’s campaign, knowing it will ultimately lead her to the theatre with Ellie, but with no idea of how. The anticipation to see the conclusion of the confrontation would still be there, but the frustration would be stifled as we wouldn’t have to wait so long to get it. We also might start out Abby’s campaign with a bit less animosity had we not known she would kill Jesse on top of having already killed Joel. The storyline could have been kept exactly the same and it would have been more fun to play.

    That being said, I think the game did what it set out to do. It isn’t a game you play to feel good or relax. It’s a dark story set in a dark world and leaves you with an uneasy feeling. Having played the first game as Joel and Ellie, you automatically want justice for Joel’s death and happily go along with Ellie’s plan to hunt down Abby. Even as things get darker, you still feel Ellie’s thirst for Abby’s blood and go right along with it. Then you’re put in Abby’s shoes, realizing that Joel killed her father in the first place, which changes the circumstances. This is how the cycle of violence is introduced: Joel killed Abby’s dad, so Abby killed Joel, and now Ellie is after Abby for killing Joel. You’re then taken on a journey with two kids as Abby, and although the adventure is still deadly, it is a stark constrast to Ellie’s. Ellie is out for blood while Abby is out to help these two kids who seem to be enemies to everyone. It makes you question every action you’ve performed as Ellie in the first half of the game, but it still doesn’t quite sniff out the want for revenge. Unfortunately, it is pretty obvious in the storytelling that this was the intention of the writers and it doesn’t flow as naturally as it should. The message came through loud and clear when it would have made more impact had it been more subtle.

    That being said, it still worked on me. I was ready to kill Abby the entire game and when I finally got the chance - as I (as Ellie) held her below the water and slowly drowned her - I wanted to stop. Watching her struggle to get up to breathe did not make me feel any better. It made me feel worse. As much as I wanted to feel some gratification that justice for Joel had been served, this didn’t feel like justice. I think Ellie and I realized at the same time that there would never truly be any justice for Joel, no closure to mend our broken hearts. Killing Abby isn’t going to do a damn thing for Joel or for Ellie. So I was happy Ellie stopped, though I didn’t feel anything near happiness at the conclusion of the game. I was left feeling hollow and, well, uneasy. This wasn’t the game I wanted, not for these two characters I hold so dear, but it is realistic, unlike the happy ending I always imagine for Joel and Ellie.

    As for the gameplay, if you enjoy the mechanics of the first game, you’ll enjoy the ones in this game as well. There are a few new mechanics, such as going prone to lay on your stomach and jumping farther distances, but most are taken directly from the first game. There are collectibles and puzzles, just like in the first game, but there’s a nice open-world area in the first part of Ellie’s campaign that you don’t get anywhere else in the series. Most combat levels have multiple ways to advance, using stealth or attack. The maps didn’t seem as linear as they were in the first game, with more locations having multiples paths to choose from to make it through.

    Overall, I gave this game a 6 because I think it’s a great game in a lot of ways, but the timing of the storytelling - particularly the hours-long stretch of having to play through Abby’s campaign before reaching the conclusion of her and Ellie’s confrontation - caused me so much frustration that I couldn’t enjoy it for a few hours.    … Expand
  95. ahh-yea
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, haters gonna hate. Already played through it 4 times since it's launch this year. My favorite console game of the decade for sure and one of best games of all time. You dickheads that got on the review bomb bandwagon before the game even came out are the worst.
  96. Aeble
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Didn’t like how they handled Ellie’s character, making her moody and boring. And why the hell is Lev in this game? Such tagged on virtue signaling. Other than that I liked it kinda.
  97. bboy75995
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    This is best game ever.
    Graphic is one of the best
    Gameplay is best(so much better than first game)
    Ai is nothing you've ever seen
    Story is the best
    This is a must play game. Everyone have to play it
  98. Oldman1917
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Чудова гра з чудовим сюжетом та геймплеєм! А всі ті срачі невиправдані. Схоже й справді комусь не вистачає толерантності...
  99. Arpaojumbo
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Great graphics, good history and perfect playing.
    News characters and good surprises.
    I really liked.
  100. kadudinizz
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Um jogo que brinca com suas expectativas e que principalmente mostra as consequências de tudo que fazemos, olhando por um lado como as pessoas agem em um mundo pós apocalíptico, sem saber como será o amanha, buscando parar a dor a todo custo. UMA OBRA PRIMA, TODOS DEVERIAM JOGAR!
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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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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