The Last of Us Part II

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  1. SirPunpirate
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Last of us 2 has one of the best gameplay mechanics, level design and atmosphere in any game I've played in recent years. When you play it, you will just feel it like it is real. The thrill, the action, the survival! Everyhing is there.

    Now the story is good, sometimes really good but most of the time executed bad. Game is trying to make you look both sides of a vegenance (which is    Last of us 2 has one of the best gameplay mechanics, level design and atmosphere in any game I've played in recent years. When you play it, you will just feel it like it is real. The thrill, the action, the survival! Everyhing is there.

    Now the story is good, sometimes really good but most of the time executed bad. Game is trying to make you look both sides of a vegenance (which is creative on paper) and it will try make you feel bad about the choices that your character makes. However because of how long it is, after the hours pass (after the previous choice), it wont matter, you wont even feel a thing. There is was this one part when I should feel sad when something happened to a character I loved, but game progressed so fast that I even didnt have second for it. And the memory of the character got dumped.

    Oh btw, I **** loved playing as Abby (please dont hate me).    … Expand
  2. Nanobro_
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Все, кто ставит игре ниже 7 баллов — овощи. Вы просто заложники чужого мнения и не умеете рационально оценивать суть происходящего на ваших экранах. В основном здесь собрались люди,насмотревшиеся обзоров идиотов,которые просто хайпят на игре. Ваши ожидания—ваши проблемы. Нил Дракман— гений. Игра ровно такая,какой и должна быть. Если у кого-то хватит смелости поспорить ,вот мой инстВсе, кто ставит игре ниже 7 баллов — овощи. Вы просто заложники чужого мнения и не умеете рационально оценивать суть происходящего на ваших экранах. В основном здесь собрались люди,насмотревшиеся обзоров идиотов,которые просто хайпят на игре. Ваши ожидания—ваши проблемы. Нил Дракман— гений. Игра ровно такая,какой и должна быть. Если у кого-то хватит смелости поспорить ,вот мой инст @chuvak_s_fotki. Дерзайте… Expand
  3. Rafael_Condes99
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love my favorite the last of us part2!! I want to watching the last of us at HBL Max!!!!… Expand
  4. Misuka_
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    As it turned out, not for everyone

    The first part of the last of us for many, as for me, is an indisputable masterpiece, since there is simply nothing like it anymore. She set a new bar for the quality of the story of heroes and their relationships. The second part was already created with an eye on the first, and the main task was to make the game at least not worse. And in my opinion,    As it turned out, not for everyone

    The first part of the last of us for many, as for me, is an indisputable masterpiece, since there is simply nothing like it anymore. She set a new bar for the quality of the story of heroes and their relationships. The second part was already created with an eye on the first, and the main task was to make the game at least not worse. And in my opinion, the developers coped with this task very well, presenting a masterpiece game in terms of the character of the heroes, internal conflicts, ambiguous actions and "gray" morality, which is almost maximized.

    The gameplay since the first part, in my opinion, has practically not changed. The second part strongly parasitizes on the old, not offering anything new, except for some points. Here it is appropriate to make a comparison with a series of games from the same studio - Uncharted. Uncharted 4 came out 5 years after the previous part, and there the gameplay along with the graphics made a qualitative leap forward, giving the player a new experience and great pleasure from the gameplay. New interesting features were added, the existing ones were improved and reworked. By the way, the plot and characters of the characters have also been greatly improved and complicated. Here, a whole 7 years have passed since the release of the first part, and so little has changed: the game most of the time takes place in the same places as in the first part (abandoned buildings, overgrown streets, etc.); the same principle of fighting the infected and the soldiers; the pumping of the hero and weapons has not really changed; there is only one new type of infected, which is rather boring; practically no new game features, such as the rumor, which has not been reworked since the first part, etc. Yes, graphics, detailing, physics of the surrounding world have improved. For example, parts of the body fly very nicely after shots or how snow falls from branches when you touch them, etc. In some places, the game fascinates with beautiful views and landscapes, but all this will quickly flicker, since most of the events take place in closed, darkened locations, where all the graphics capabilities are not particularly used.

    Of course, there is some novelty and improvements, but, in my opinion, over 7 years of work this is monstrously little, especially against the background of "Uncharted". It's all about the sensations. Personally, I did not feel a qualitatively different experience from the gameplay. Everything is as we remember from the first part. I don’t know, maybe it’s partly good that the game is “true to itself”, and many players were waiting for this, but personally for me it is a small, but still a minus, as I expected more.

    But, as already mentioned, the last of us is first of all a story, and then a game. The first thing I thought after going through the second part: why people, having such material on their hands, did not go to shoot a TV series or a film, because the depth of everything that happens goes beyond blockbuster games. Ellie and Joel's story stands out from a number of other games that have a similar genre. Most games don't even come close to the last of us, because the plot, however good it is, is only a means of providing gameplay possibilities. Here, as I see it, the first task of the creators was to make history.

    And the last of us 2 is a logical continuation of this story, which reveals the drama of the previous part from the other side, giving it even more depth. "Ambiguity" - this word can be used to describe the whole game. It manifests itself not only in the characters of the characters, but in everything that happens. Each character faces a difficult choice, makes it, and then carries this burden of responsibility and consequences until the very end.Someone may not like this, since the game does not prioritize "good" and "bad", it just shows the tragedy of living people who find themselves in a harsh reality. The drama increases with the passage of time, as if along a parabola, reaches its peak and then collapses in the form of final credits, leaving in a little confusion and in the desire to comprehend what he saw.This is facilitated by the excellent atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic world, in which only emptiness, hopelessness and cruelty remained.

    The result. It's a shame to watch how so many people are trying to artificially drop the rating, giving the marks "0" or "1". It is clear that most of this hate is a response to what is happening around the game: plot leaks, controversial LGBT topics, unreasonably high ratings from professional critics, etc. But this is also unjustified expectations, since many even before the release of the game decided how they would like to see the sequel. And there is a difference between a really bad story and a story that is not what you wanted to see. Personally, I believe that the creators coped with the chosen vector of development of history with dignity.    … Expand
  5. eduardoDam
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    jogo incrível,uma das melhores experiencias q tive na história di video games.
  6. IlovegoatGS
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, this game is brutal. After playing the first the last of us, i thought I would never play a game at the same level. How wrong was I. The game has breathtaking graphics ("you´re breathtaking") and a fluid gameplay. The game is not fun, it´s not supposed to be. That´s what some people don´t realise. The game shows us how cruel the reality is. Not everything happens the way people want and people that you love die. This game is a search for revenge and what a person can do to get it. I love Ellie, but the reality is that she is not the same Ellie we knew. She killed everyone in her way, including Abby´s best friends. And even though she killed them, Abby let her and Dina go. And she went after her again leaving everything behind. The ending was very emotional, when Ellie let Abby go, we saw a little bit of hope, we saw Ellie as a human and not as the cruel thing she had become. In the end we see the Ellie again leaving the farm with a unknown path, leaving the possibility of a The last os us Part 3. I have hope. The Last of Us 2 is the best game i have ever played.… Expand
  7. X111XTRME
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    I know this was hard. Joel was one of the best characters in this game. What they did was not right. But I have to admit the game play, graphics, character model all running on a PS4 without any glitches is mind blowing and It was the creators freedom to do this to their story. But, Overall this game was so emotional and awesome.
  8. Vinnymac
    Jan 3, 2021
    3
    Gameplay and Graphics are decent but that’s all this game offers.

    Guns, upgrades, and enemies are all put together very well. It’s enjoyable to find the upgrades and parts needed to make your weapons better and more efficient. Graphics are great, some of the best on PS4. Storyline isn’t well thought out at all. The infected aren’t even necessary to the storyline. They are just a means    Gameplay and Graphics are decent but that’s all this game offers.

    Guns, upgrades, and enemies are all put together very well. It’s enjoyable to find the upgrades and parts needed to make your weapons better and more efficient.

    Graphics are great, some of the best on PS4.

    Storyline isn’t well thought out at all. The infected aren’t even necessary to the storyline. They are just a means to tell a silly story, of two people who want to kill each other. It’s easy to care for Ellie, and see her side of all of it.

    Abbys story could have been done well. It could’ve been interesting, and they could have made a game that created an environment where you cared for the character and what happens to them. But they failed at every turn. They waited for 50% of the game to be over to even teach you anything about the character.

    I played the game a very long time after the hype died down. I came to learn that many many others feel they ruined the sequel to the original, and I have to agree.

    The story doesn’t hold a candle to the original. They lost the magic that made the original story so gripping and entertaining. If this game was purely about Ellie, Dina, and Jesse I would’ve really enjoyed it. If the scars were somehow a common enemy, that made you have to work with Abby at some point, only to get to decide whether she lives or dies later, it would’ve been incredible.

    More choices should’ve been in the players hand. They aren’t being brave by telling the story they did, but lazy. This game reminded me of all of the disappointment the last couple of years embodied, from The Walking Dead Finale, to the Game of Thrones Finale, Cyberpunk 2077s launch, and more.

    Hopefully 2021 brings better entertainment, because 2020 carried a lot of bad, including the games released, such as this one.    … Expand
  9. Golem02
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego que lamentablemente muchos no entendieron, es un juego que ah algunos no les gustó de ahí se agarraron xboxers y haters de Sony para tirarle pero si tienes una ps4 es un juego que no te puedes perder
  10. kevintracy72
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    totally a waste of time and money. couldn't continue playing as Abby. watched the rest on youtue. worst storytelling.
  11. TKO2891
    Jan 3, 2021
    3
    I loved the first game! It was a perfect balance of story telling and exciting fast paced action! The relationship between Joel and Ellie is what made that game! Why in the he%# did they decide to deviate from this type of narrative. I’m being vague in order to avoid spoilers, but the story of the second game did not help to carry the game forward. I did not care about the main character,I loved the first game! It was a perfect balance of story telling and exciting fast paced action! The relationship between Joel and Ellie is what made that game! Why in the he%# did they decide to deviate from this type of narrative. I’m being vague in order to avoid spoilers, but the story of the second game did not help to carry the game forward. I did not care about the main character, I couldn’t relate with her motivations in the game to do what she was doing. I wasted 60 bucks, I will not ever finish this game. I wanted 6 months to come back to this game after being disappointed with the opening hour of this game, and after playing the game for several hours more, I have no desire to finish the game. Don’t buy this game, naughty dog has lost a customer forever!… Expand
  12. madoblado
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Bueno gráficamente, pero a nivel de historia, francamente mala en mi humilde opinión, un juego mediocre. Y éste ha sido el juego del año teniendo a Ghost of Tsushima enfrente, dice muy poco de la industria de los videojuegos.
  13. Ajhoenings
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Don’t agree with a lot of the decisions at all but it’s their story and they execute incredibly
  14. Zhisuy
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Es una mierda la historia, destruyeron a unos de los personajes principales y colocaron a otra loca a manejar. Una basura. Muy bonito muy jugable pero los personajes una mierda
  15. R4veN34
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Metacritic must play?
    Dont make me laugh this game is an absolute scam.
    The ma'am of us 2
  16. JusTaC9
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Best thing about this game is rope's physics. Everything else is trash strarting with predictable storyline, dumb AI, awful level design. Don't waste your money on this unless you want your eyes and ears bleed after you see how they wrecked everything.
  17. Amber12
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This game just not deserves this all hate. Because of the story(That actually wasn't that bad at all) people didn't noticed that gamplay, graphics, sound disign, animations and cutscenes in this game are absolutely beautiful. Let's talk about the story of the game (without spoilers) the reason of all this hate is that Naughty Dog made it in not this way that everybody expected because theyThis game just not deserves this all hate. Because of the story(That actually wasn't that bad at all) people didn't noticed that gamplay, graphics, sound disign, animations and cutscenes in this game are absolutely beautiful. Let's talk about the story of the game (without spoilers) the reason of all this hate is that Naughty Dog made it in not this way that everybody expected because they wanted to make it shocking and impressive, naugty dog absolutely nailed it and made one of the best story in whole video game history.… Expand
  18. Konstant
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра, в которую я когда либо играл. Сюжет, атмосфера, она просто выворачивает тебя изнутри.. Жаль, что разработчики не предоставили нам выбор, в некоторых моментах он бы не помешал, чтобы повлиять своим решением на ход игры. Игра безумно жестока, здесь показаны все гадкие стороны людей без прикрас, снимаю шляпу, это шедевр, несмотря на ЛГБТ повестку (что многим не нравится), этоЛучшая игра, в которую я когда либо играл. Сюжет, атмосфера, она просто выворачивает тебя изнутри.. Жаль, что разработчики не предоставили нам выбор, в некоторых моментах он бы не помешал, чтобы повлиять своим решением на ход игры. Игра безумно жестока, здесь показаны все гадкие стороны людей без прикрас, снимаю шляпу, это шедевр, несмотря на ЛГБТ повестку (что многим не нравится), это полный бред и чушь, игру это ничуть не портит.
    Эта игра будит в тебе чувства.....    … Expand
  19. RatoSG
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    **** this game, its just so stupid what they ****ig did with the story, they just put every minority on the ****ing fireflies side so they seem like the right ones even tough their actual actions are the worst and they are horrible people, **** whoever wrote this story
  20. Hercon10
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! Just replayed it and even though it is not having the same emotional impact as the first time, it has a very high replay value.

    The strongest part of the game is the story, just like TLOU1 but in a different way. It is not often that game producers (or film producers) have the guts or ability to play with people's emotions and leave them at the end like this game does. It    Amazing game! Just replayed it and even though it is not having the same emotional impact as the first time, it has a very high replay value.

    The strongest part of the game is the story, just like TLOU1 but in a different way. It is not often that game producers (or film producers) have the guts or ability to play with people's emotions and leave them at the end like this game does. It is clear that it is not sitting well with some people! I just hope that Naughty Dog will have the courage to continue down that road as good storytelling is pretty rare in games and movies today.

    Technically the game is very good, great visually, great acting and a very worthy successor of TLOU1. A minor thing I missed was more variety or creativity in controls and perhaps weapons. It felt a bit like a copy from the predecessor.

    I look forward to TLOU3 or a dlc!    … Expand
  21. teardropme
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    My favorite game of the decade! Such a great game! What emotions, amazing! I'd never felt that in a game. I' cried, but i respect the choice of Naughty Dog because this is the way to live this story.
    If you are into what ND wants to, you're probably play at the most immersive game of this decade.
    Bashing it is unfair, there is such quality, graphics are wonderfull, gameplay is good even    My favorite game of the decade! Such a great game! What emotions, amazing! I'd never felt that in a game. I' cried, but i respect the choice of Naughty Dog because this is the way to live this story.
    If you are into what ND wants to, you're probably play at the most immersive game of this decade.
    Bashing it is unfair, there is such quality, graphics are wonderfull, gameplay is good even it has no change a lot. And the story! ND success to fell you so bad, but in the same you ambrace the purpose. And i completly understand what they want. No one is bad, no one is good, we are survivor with story. That's is the last of us.
    And for finish, there are a lot of memorable moment, scary moments, stressfull, such amazing.
    Thanks Naughty Dog.

    (Sorry for my bad english, i'm french)    … Expand
  22. Bauds22
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    An amazing game, taking every strength of the incredible first game and improving upon it. Story, gameplay, graphics, sound, everything is absolutely top notch and somehow improves on the first game; it is genuinely hard for me to find any fault at all. I would say it is quite a dark game thematically, but then so is the first and zombie apocalypse isn't a cheery subject matter! It hasAn amazing game, taking every strength of the incredible first game and improving upon it. Story, gameplay, graphics, sound, everything is absolutely top notch and somehow improves on the first game; it is genuinely hard for me to find any fault at all. I would say it is quite a dark game thematically, but then so is the first and zombie apocalypse isn't a cheery subject matter! It has light moments so it isn't too overbearing. There is an increased focus on character and story development which I think (as do most people) is one of the greatest strengths of Naughty Dog games; if you want non-stop action stick to Doom and online deathmatches. Large parts of the original focused on exploration (improved upon here with better puzzle solving than 'find the raft' etc) and storytelling so for me it feels like more of an evolution; it further increases the brutality of the combat when peace is shattered as well as the lives of even minor characters, who are nuanced and feel real, even more so than in the original.

    The best thing? Angering those who don't like gay people, which is what criticism of the story tends to come down to, along with entitlement (it is a zombie apocalypse, bad stuff happening to characters you like should not be a surprise). It isn't SJW propaganda to make a game featuring a gay character when a large proportion of the public is gay. Of all the things to hate in the world, all the evil, people choose to hate on love between two adults.

    An amazing game that improves on the first in every way without anything lost about what made that game a classic. Ignore the hate, this game is one of the best ever made, having played most of the 'classics' including the original.    … Expand
  23. Canes821
    Jan 3, 2021
    4
    The developer went out of its way to shove down our throats Abby and Lev. I found their arcs to be boring and detrimental to the game. Furthermore the game tries to make Ellie, Joel, and Tommy the villains while painting Abby and her dad as justified for their actions. I found Lev's character in particular to be so annoying to the point that I hoped he wouldn't speak.

    It's a gritty game    The developer went out of its way to shove down our throats Abby and Lev. I found their arcs to be boring and detrimental to the game. Furthermore the game tries to make Ellie, Joel, and Tommy the villains while painting Abby and her dad as justified for their actions. I found Lev's character in particular to be so annoying to the point that I hoped he wouldn't speak.

    It's a gritty game with high production value and an unneeded story. Naughty Dog ruined its best IP by vilifying Ellie and Joel in order to attempt to make an awful character likable. I'm really disappointed with Naughty Dog's take on part 2. They should have ended the story after the first game.

    What was Sony thinking signing off on this pile of garbage?    … Expand
  24. ArtemDevil
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра после первой части! Классная механика и графика, лично для меня. Сюжет не супер, но мне он также понравился.
  25. Saszha01
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
  26. DitchG
    Jan 3, 2021
    6
    Firstly, the positives: The voice acting is superb, dialogue is well written, the music design is excellent, it’s visually beautiful, and the story is good (but not great).

    The problem is the gameplay: There’s been absolutely zero evolution in the seven years since the original was released. TLOU at least had some fun and occasional joy. Aside from one section (in the museum) TLOU2 is a    Firstly, the positives: The voice acting is superb, dialogue is well written, the music design is excellent, it’s visually beautiful, and the story is good (but not great).

    The problem is the gameplay: There’s been absolutely zero evolution in the seven years since the original was released. TLOU at least had some fun and occasional joy. Aside from one section (in the museum) TLOU2 is a joyless monotonous slog. Frankly, even the museum section would have worked just as well if it were one long cutscene, since the only ‘gameplay’ consists of navigating between cutscenes.

    So how do you grade a game where the gameplay is the worst part? Well, if you decide it’s a piece of art making a point about the brutal, repetitive, monotonous cycle of violence, then I guess you can give it a high score. Personally, I think they’d have been better off making the film they so clearly would have preferred to make.
    I gave it a 6.    … Expand
  27. Gamerank1
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever, great story, i believe there should be a part 3 but abby should definitely die on that part… Expand
  28. angelmbx
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    It's the best you are gonna get in Ps4/Xbox One in terms of animations or graphics. The story, i liked it, but the first TLOU still the #1 for me.
  29. Fatima612
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This game is the best game I've played so far. The plot is amazing, despite all unbelievably stupid comments. The graphics are amazing (especially comparing to 'next-gen' Cyberpunk) and give players an impression that everything is real. When I played this game, I wanted to replay it! It was such a great pleasure to spend many hours playing this game. Congratulations to Naughty Dog! Keep going!
  30. Slaegar
    Jan 3, 2021
    4
    Геймплей практически не развился с первой части, все то же самое, при этом максимально ублюдское раскачивание оружия, которое более-менее устраняется спустя оооочень долгое время. В первой части это было намного более терпимо. Плюс сама игра как-то больше на стелс стала ориентирована, в первой части массовых замесов и эпика было побольше. Ресурсов и патронов стало еще меньше, хотяГеймплей практически не развился с первой части, все то же самое, при этом максимально ублюдское раскачивание оружия, которое более-менее устраняется спустя оооочень долгое время. В первой части это было намного более терпимо. Плюс сама игра как-то больше на стелс стала ориентирована, в первой части массовых замесов и эпика было побольше. Ресурсов и патронов стало еще меньше, хотя вспоминая первую часть, куда уж меньше. Идиотская система построения кампании, нацеленная на реюз ассетов. Зачем пилить разные уровни, если можно дважды пройти одни и те же. Хороший графон и анимации, отвратная дальность прорисовки. Внимание к деталям, перевесившее внимание к сюжету, в котором куча тупых и нелогичных моментов. Вся игра-сплошная чернуха с ооооочень редкими светлыми моментами( в первой части с этим получше было). И финал-это просто какой-то кринж. Плюс максимально очевидный посыл: месть-это плохо, детишки, поэтому не мстите мне на метакритике. Нил Дракман(с). В итоге сюжет этой игры не привел никуда, при этом перерезали просто тонну народа. Не советую эту игру, 4 балл чисто за графон, анимации и внимание к деталям.… Expand
  31. Ghoul_08
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment
  32. MattyTheLedge
    Jan 3, 2021
    3
    This game is an okay game. The gameplay, acting, graphics, weapons overhaul and enemy development are all excellent. Contrary to that, the narrative is a bit discombobulated, in my opinion. People loved the original for the deep, meaningful narrative. I also found that I personally was not connected to any of the characters within TLOU2, in comparison to the original.

    There’s been a lot    This game is an okay game. The gameplay, acting, graphics, weapons overhaul and enemy development are all excellent. Contrary to that, the narrative is a bit discombobulated, in my opinion. People loved the original for the deep, meaningful narrative. I also found that I personally was not connected to any of the characters within TLOU2, in comparison to the original.

    There’s been a lot of controversy regarding the whole gender perspective, specifically regarding a particular character you meet throughout the game. Abby is also built like a unit so, there’s speculation that she was designed with a gender bias (I’m not one hundred percent sure).

    People who don’t like the gender movement in the game have been seen as phobic but, that’s not necessarily the case. The game is based in an apocalypse, so people are unsure why gender is even a ‘thing’ in the game.

    However, people are more pissed off (including myself) as Naughty Dog seemed to have used Joel as leverage regarding the TLOU2 trailers, when in reality, Joel plays a very small part of the game. This is why people are so annoyed because, it seems that there has been a deliberate intention to destroy this whole ‘toxic male masculinity’ (mentality that men are supposed to have), by making Abby built like a heavyweight bodybuilder, and other aspects of the gender equality movement, specifically regarding a particular character in the game, and how Joel was killed by Abby earlier on in the game.

    The whole reason why people loved the original TLOU was based on the narrative between Joel and Ellie, and their father daughter relationship. TLOU2 rips that perception apart, totally and deliberately.

    Personally, I thought the game was okay but, I was not emotionally captivated as I was when I played the original. I felt the soundtrack and narrative was just up in the air, as you play Ellie and Abby throughout the game; Abby’s play through feels like a glorified side quest as she has no motives - her motive was achieved at the very beginning of the game which created an anticlimactic play through.

    The characters you meet in the game are also very hard to like. Not that they’re ‘bad’ or anything but, I just felt the game design didn’t allow anyone to really attach to anyone. In the original, you meet Bill and I loved him because he was funny, moody, angry, sarcastic - there was so much substance to his character - this isn’t the case in TLOU2, unfortunately.

    If you loved the original based on the narrative and bond between Ellie and Joel, then there’s a good chance you may not like this game.

    The game is excellent in terms of build quality and graphically but, TLOU was built on the companionship between Joel & Ellie and their journey together.

    This game is just a game without a great plot. Although it’s a good game, I got to a point where I just wanted to complete it to see if the ending would have made me feel, as the original did. Unfortunately, the ending did nothing for me, at all.

    My score is 3/10. This is a The Last of Us game but, it felt like a completely different franchise. I also felt that the game was deliberately designed for a particular movement, disregarding the fan base of the original.    … Expand
  33. kilerdo
    Jan 3, 2021
    4
    the gameplay and graphics are perfect and I dare say it's a glimpse of next gen games but the forced politics and propaganda made the story empty and destroy the legacy 9f the first game .
  34. KAMYK
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    In my opinion The last of us is of the best game series. I have spent many hours delving in this story. Graphic and soundtrack are excellent. I recommend this game to everyone.
  35. Demyedge
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing uwue jwjwjjwueuwijwiwjwjwjwjjjjjsjsjjwjsjsjsjskwkwkwjsjjd
  36. Madhup
    Jan 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ааааа. I liked the technical component, but the plot also let me down. I specifically speak for the topic of LGBT people, which is strongly raised here.… Expand
  37. SCVX
    Jan 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hated this game so much when I was just reading all those disliking comments. Until this holiday when I finally got the chance to play this game for myself and it completely changed my impression. One point off for Tommy inciting Ellie into revenge part and the rest of the plot is nothing but a masterpiece. Best story in games after Red Dead Redemption 2, can’t wait to see what Naughty Dog would bring us next.… Expand
  38. Lertix666
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not perfect game but not bad gameplay is very good,if you shot someone then he scream like in real life, story have a lot of troubles with Abby (doughter of doctor from part 1 who was killed by joel) kill's joel in first 2 hours of game and Joel was just moment with Ellie… Expand
  39. 0iijj9okk
    Jan 2, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Neil drahman must learn to respect all people and not just gays and lesbians. A game that promotes the idea of ​​gender fascism has no right to exist.… Expand
  40. HauntingSong
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    A game with extremely vulgar scenes, which are disgusting and are not credible. I want to play survival horror, not gay erotic game. I also don't like to play as a character and then as her enemy, I'm not a mercenary. I will not buy Naughty Dog games again until they change their strategy and stop these dirty games.
  41. felipeBen10
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, joguei no meu PS4 e achei que superou o primeiro jogo. Única coisa ruim que temos que maltratar os cachorros
  42. Galessadro
    Jan 2, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi opinión acerca del juego es que tiene una grandiosa historia la cual es una montaña rusa de emociones pero por más que el juego intente hacer que enfatice con Abby para mi no es posible y le tengo un odio al personaje que es ella, odio el relleno que se le pone en las horas de ella de ahí el juego es una maravilla… Expand
  43. Gamer4LlFE
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created an account here just to give my opinion on this game. I see nothing but hate for having to play as Abby and people giving low scores because a beloved character was killed within hours of starting the game. That one scene should not warrant a low score! Everything about this game is phenomenal. The graphics, the music, the tension and the emotional roller coaster it took me on will never leave my mind. This story in this game kept me awake at night thinking about what is going to happen next or finding reasoning why a character did the things they did. The writers and directors clearly had a vision for this game and what transcended was an experience that not even a movie could make me feel. Seeing the story unfold from two different perspectives and seeing the two main characters juggle the same issues was awesome. Do yourself a favor and play this game and do not listen to all the crybabys badging the game! Life is not always rainbows. Bad things happen to innocent, good people everyday. This game is a masterpiece! Play it!… Expand
  44. Saleboo
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the perfect game, I genuinely don't understand the tons of hate that's being thrown at it. It's so stupid. Her screenplay is worthy of an Oscar. It gives so many messages, they will be revealed for decades after its release. Ellie didn't lose her humanity - I was very much afraid of the opposite. Each character has its own storyline worked out to the smallest detail. I lived this story together with its heroes. When I turned off the console and went to bed, I thought about the part of the story that I saw. This game makes you think, raise questions in yourself that you have not asked before. She changed me, yes. I think it made me a better person. Is it worth talking about its technical component? Of course your mother! It is made with a huge love for details, little things, its heroes. I don't want to write here about graphics, physics and pictures. What for? This is the standard and the point. The technical component is not the main thing in this game, the main thing is the story.… Expand
  45. Edgarmontt
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Es una obra maestra me encanta la jugabilidad aunque la historia es un poco polémica me encantó felicidades a los creadores
  46. STAR_JELENA
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    great game if you want a long detailed game that'll take you awhile to complete, it's just as good as "The Last of Us" part 1, even better in my opinion! great characters and storyline overall!
  47. apostolosapok
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    It's sad that so many people didn't get to finish this masterpiece and understand the point of the story, i haven't experienced something this emotional in any form of entertainment since this game nor have my views have been challenged so much before and i really want to congratulate everyone at Naughty Dog both for the excellent technical part of the game and for the amazing writing.
  48. Gaypidoras657
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    Сжвешная мамарроорп отприирорротпапи рпоорппррггооо иргорр
  49. adolfododo
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Obra-prima! Obra-prima! Obra-prima! Obra-prima! Obra-prima!
  50. Panacceax
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Спасибо за такую потрясную игру нати дог! Ждем 3-ю часть
  51. Xrono
    Jan 2, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay, animations, visual and atmosphere are amazing, but the primitive plot has broken everything. It's really hard and annoying to play for for the character you don't like. And play against the person you've got a strong connection with based on the previous experience.… Expand
  52. AMunzer16
    Jan 2, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a game itself its great like i’ll admit there are alot of good things in this game , the visuals, the ai , the accessibility features , the difficulty, the gameplay . But this game FAILS tremendously when it comes to storyline the revenge plot is garbage and really do not make sense at a post apocalyptic world , you play as joel 5 Min into the game and THEN 1.5 hour in the game HE DIES , he wasn’t on half of the game like it was shown in the trailers (False Advertising) , you get to play as ellie and travel MILES away to seatle just to kill that person who killed our best character, and please don’t get me started on the characters in the game even joel and ellie, ALL characters are soo poorly written its just painful clearly no personality at all , all have the personality of a wet handkerchief . All the characters are bad , i mean there are characters who are forgiving like jesse who is a really cool character aaaaaand thats it . Anyways when ellie travels to Seattle she kill abbys friends who participated in the torture of joel and then we switch back to abby so they keep on bringing flashbacks just so we could give a **** about her and care ,well we dont care about abby in the slightest, she was introduced in the game poorly she has zero morals and pretty much a hypocrite.basically killing everyone who lend a hand on her friend lev but kills joel who would literally do the sa,e for ellie and protect her at all costs ,after the boring ****ty abby scenario filled with plot holes , you see your friends dead and then you find a map on the floor which ellie dropped after killing both owen and that pregnant **** that wasn’t supposed to be at a combat mission to begin with but yeah WOMEN STRONK , anyways she drops the map on the floor like the idiot she is and abby find out they live at the theaters , abby almost kills tommy kills jesse almost kills dina and ellie ......
    After several boring stuff later , you play as ellie at the ending trying to kill abby but she literally lets her go after killing 150+ innocent people , traveling miles and risking relationship . After she arrived at the house her gf left her she lost two fingers and she **** off back at the forest with no one caring about her anymore .... and abby visits the catalina house or whatever the hell it is amd we def know what she’s doing there basically having fun with her friends and drinking and eating meanwhile ellie scraping street concrete for food and looking for a friend , the story was a complete mess but there was some fun moments. Unfortunately there was too little fun moments that i can’t even mention but most of them were puzzles that are kinda good and boring at the same time .
    Story is a straight 3/10
    But the mechanics alone pushed it higher imo

    The full verdict is 5/10
    The game franchise is famous cuz of its story and characters where in this game it failed .    … Expand
  53. Zezo94
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring game it’s look like first part Drop in graphics Comparing to the trailer Bad story It’s very boring game… Expand
  54. diego07
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    The last of us part 2 eleva esponenzialmente il medium videoludico sotto tutti i punti di vista.
    Sul fronte narrativo compie scelte coraggiose, racconta la sua storia senza guardare in faccia nessuno (motivo per cui è stato aspramente odiato e criticato da molti), non è una storia eroica, ancora più del primo capitolo sancisce l'assenza del bianco e del nero nel mondo in cui è ambientato    The last of us part 2 eleva esponenzialmente il medium videoludico sotto tutti i punti di vista.
    Sul fronte narrativo compie scelte coraggiose, racconta la sua storia senza guardare in faccia nessuno (motivo per cui è stato aspramente odiato e criticato da molti), non è una storia eroica, ancora più del primo capitolo sancisce l'assenza del bianco e del nero nel mondo in cui è ambientato e racconta la storia di vere e proprie persone anzichè personaggi, caratterizzati da sfumature che mettono in risalto tutti i lati della loro personalità.
    Bisogna immergersi in questa avventura senza pregiudizi, specialmente se come me si ha un forte legame con il primo capitolo, bisogna riconoscere i lati oscuri dei personaggi che si amano e invece comprendere le motivazioni di quelli che, almeno inizialmente, odiamo.
    il fondamento di questa narrazione è l'UMANITA' in tutte le sue sottigliezze e sfumature, non ci sono eroi, i personaggi fanno errori, hanno emozioni che li portano a compiere determinate azioni spesso sbagliate, nessuno ha più ragione dell'altro e questo porta il giocatore a immedesimarsi nei personaggi, osservarli e infine comprenderli.
    Passiamo oltre alla trama che, nonostante la sua immensità nelle tematiche, potrebbe non essere apprezzata.
    Anche dal lato puramente "tecnico" è monumentale: graficamente ha portato la next gen sulle console di vecchia generazione riuscendo a girare magnificamente anche su console datate 2013, e inoltre le espressioni facciali sono al limite del fotorealismo.
    Nonostante il gameplay sia fissato sulle basi di quello del primo capitolo quello di part 2 è totalmente su un altro livello: shoting solido, innumerevoli modi di affrontare le "arene" grazie al level design strabiliante...
    il titolo di naughty dog eccele particolarmente nei piccoli dettagli: i dialoghi fra gli NPC nemici sono fantastici (si scambiano indicazioni, si chiamano fra loro, si agitano quando non sentono la risposta dell'amico che abbiamo appena ucciso, hanno tutti un nome...), sono inoltre presenti grandissime chicche come il riuscire a vedere in lontananza percorsi che verranno affrontati solo ore dopo ponendo il level design del titolo quasi al livello dei giochi di from software.
    In conclusione, secondo me, the last of us part 2 non è solo un capolavoro, è anche una rarità e unicità del mondo videoludico riuscendo a migliorare esponenzialmente ciò in cui il suo predecessore peccava e a elevare a un livello mai visto prima ciò in cui il primo capitolo già eccelleva.    … Expand
  55. KarinaE
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Только прошла игру и знаете это шедевр. История, рассказанная naughty dog, Нилом Драгманом в частности, глубокая, непростая и действительно взрослая, заставляет задуматься и переосмыслить многие вещи. Игра подарила просто кучу эмоций и впечатлений! Last of us 2 мне безумно понравилась и запала в душу.Только прошла игру и знаете это шедевр. История, рассказанная naughty dog, Нилом Драгманом в частности, глубокая, непростая и действительно взрослая, заставляет задуматься и переосмыслить многие вещи. Игра подарила просто кучу эмоций и впечатлений! Last of us 2 мне безумно понравилась и запала в душу.
  56. RO-Yorke
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Sin duda no se merece la calificación que le han puesto, de los mejores del 2020
  57. Rafa718
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Top!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Abby
  58. cudichini90
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Купил игру после отличной первой части,игра оказалась полным дном в плане сюжета.Если вам понравилась первая часть вторую не берите,не портите впечатление… Expand
  59. GirlOnFire602
    Jan 2, 2021
    4
    Last of us 2

    The gameplay was wonderful, graphics were top-notch, scares intense, and the battles excellent and all the while you can edit tons of little details of the game in the options, catering it to your specific tastes. However, without any giving away any spoilers, I found myself very disappointed in the story. I loved the first game so much that I was ecstatic to hear they were    Last of us 2

    The gameplay was wonderful, graphics were top-notch, scares intense, and the battles excellent and all the while you can edit tons of little details of the game in the options, catering it to your specific tastes. However, without any giving away any spoilers, I found myself very disappointed in the story. I loved the first game so much that I was ecstatic to hear they were releasing a second. I avoided any spoilers and the only thing I knew for sure is we’d get to play as Ellie. The first few hours of the game were intense and heartbreaking but fueled me ever forward seeking out revenge. After all, we didn't purchase this game so we could put down our weapons and all have a tea party. We’re here to watch a great story unfold in a dystopian future while kicking some butt on the side. To my dismay, a ways through the game I no longer had the option to play as Ellie. Instead, half of the game we’re forced to play as a person they villainized within the first hour of gameplay, making it nearly impossible to connect or care about that persons storyline at all.

    I forced myself to play through story parts I just couldn’t get into, with a character I wanted dead, hoping I’d be able to switch back and continue on with my revenge. But after many hours of trying to be optimistic I realized I just had to enjoy the game for what it was, and accept the disappointment.

    If you go into the game with an open mind, (knowing you’ll most likely be disappointed) you’ll probably enjoy it. In fact, I wish I had read reviews and had low expectations to begin with, then maybe I would have had a better experience. (Just make sure you get it at a discount, lmao it’s not worth full price.)    … Expand
  60. RaiderInGame
    Jan 2, 2021
    6
    This game (at least for me) had some potential in it. Gameplay in general is fun, but sometimes is pretty repetitive, the graphics are amazing (best I've seen since Uncharted 4 in 2016 and Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018), music is pretty good but it's really hard to notice it in-game, and the story, well, it's very weak to me. It didn't even get close to the first one, which was kinda of aThis game (at least for me) had some potential in it. Gameplay in general is fun, but sometimes is pretty repetitive, the graphics are amazing (best I've seen since Uncharted 4 in 2016 and Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018), music is pretty good but it's really hard to notice it in-game, and the story, well, it's very weak to me. It didn't even get close to the first one, which was kinda of a dissapointment to me.
    It's not bad but not good either.    … Expand
  61. criticmeta246
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    **** game.Please save your money.Meanigless characters,bad ending,Ellie bullied and the only winner is neil **** wifes boyfriend
  62. yoyodad
    Jan 2, 2021
    3
    Gameplay and graphics are great. Story is beyond bad. Kill the franchise bad.
  63. rumigors
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Game of the year! No one will remain indifferent. Best story ever.
    Thank you Naughty Dog
  64. manningn15
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finshed The Last Of Us Part II and it is one of the best games I have ever played, one of my top 5 favorite games of all time, but still not better then the first. The visuals are astounding, the best I have ever seen in a video game and they are the most realistic video game visuals I have ever seen they look like they are real. The performances from Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey were exceptional, they gave such emotionally powerful performances, also Troy Baker's performance was great he gave some well need peace to a pretty chaotic and crazy game. Ian Alexander, Shannon Woodward, Patrick Fugit, Stephen Chang, Alejandro Edda, and Ashly Burch gave terrific supporting performances. The writing was very well done and made me feel so many emotions like a good movie or TV show but I felt it was a little overly tragic. The character development was remarkable especially with Ellie and Abby. The LGBTQ+ representation with Ellie and Dina's relationship and the transgender character Lev who was also played by a transgender actor was amazing but some of the writing of Lev's story was questionable like how almost all of his suffering and tragedy in his life was because of his gender identity and the villains using his dead name. The gameplay was phenomenal especially the new weapons like the crossbow, the silencer, quiet and silenced weapons, and the prone position crawling. The music is outstanding and so beautifully done I especially loved the song sang by Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker, the end credits, and Ashley Johnson singing Take On Me. This was definitely and A+ video game.… Expand
  65. TheTacoShack
    Jan 2, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the story was boring when I was playing as Ellie, Once I switched characters I was on total cruise control. Only thing that saved me from quitting earlier was the amazing environments… Expand
  66. DaNTe_DMC
    Jan 2, 2021
    2
    Graphics : Gorgeous graphics Gameplay : Its very good
    Subject : With such a strong plot of the first part, release it ? neil, what were you thinking? what is the moral impotence of the plot? how could you ruin such a good game with such a disgusting plot ?
  67. JR_NZ1512
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Just wrapped up a full playthrough of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us 2 - and WOW - what an absolutely beautiful, stunning, heart wrenching, graphic, gory, glorious emotional rollercoaster ride!!! This game is just as phenomenal as the first. Gripping and engaging story, deep and diverse characters, excellent gunplay and melee combat, and drop dead gorgeous graphics and art style.

    Forget all    Just wrapped up a full playthrough of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us 2 - and WOW - what an absolutely beautiful, stunning, heart wrenching, graphic, gory, glorious emotional rollercoaster ride!!! This game is just as phenomenal as the first. Gripping and engaging story, deep and diverse characters, excellent gunplay and melee combat, and drop dead gorgeous graphics and art style.

    Forget all the review bombing - you HAVE TO play this game!

    It is hands down one of the greatest titles of the last generation and it was an experience that will stick with me for a very long time.

    This is the benchmark for third-person storytelling RPG style games. I loved every minute of it! Well done to the extraordinarily talented team at Naughty Dog and thanks for bringing this to us all SIE!    … Expand
  68. comediand
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great game with a great storyline! Every detail is worked out and this is a unique story. I played the game right after I finished the first part of the game. This is by far one of the best games to hit PS4. 10 Point… Expand
  69. CookieSA
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    THE LAST OF US PART II is a remarkable game in 2020. It's impossible to forget this game.
  70. ManasNishad
    Dec 13, 2020
    1
    Utter useless sequel with no depth in story ans character and the game fanbase is toxic af, I of the most disappointing game of 2020
  71. Yinboswabe
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    An excellent narrative with so much creative passion it is one of the greatest and most fearless narratives in any medium, rivaling some of the most passionate work I’ve ever seen
  72. psylife
    Jan 1, 2021
    3
    You know, I think a lot has been said about Neil Druckmann, the Israeli born director who gets to lecture you about equality in America, all the while his countrymen keep on with the relentless oppression of indigenous men, women and children, and do so in perfect impunity.

    What has been systematically downplayed however, is how boring and repetitive this game is. It drags, it drags    You know, I think a lot has been said about Neil Druckmann, the Israeli born director who gets to lecture you about equality in America, all the while his countrymen keep on with the relentless oppression of indigenous men, women and children, and do so in perfect impunity.

    What has been systematically downplayed however, is how boring and repetitive this game is. It drags, it drags like a snail on tarmac, to the point that it will make you question your infatuation for videogames. There is no pay off, no meaning, you will just be left empty, knowing that you wasted yet another 25 hours of your life.

    Controls are good, movements are fluid, but the AI is disappointing and the lack of innovative gameplay features, mechanics, and intelligent level design, unequivocally clues the player in as to the misguided priorities of this creative endeavor.

    To think that all of these resources, human labor, and skills, were put to the exclusive service of such a mediocre - dare I say, incompetent - director, and game designer, puts into question the reality of the meritocratic nature of this industry.    … Expand
  73. asavaper
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    прошел за 30 часов иследую все на высоком уровне сложности.

    определённо лучшая игра года и могла бы быть лучшей восьмого поколения , но ей не хватило революционности, как это было с первой частью. я бы оценил эту игру на 9/10, но из-за неоправданно низких оценок без раздумий ставлю 10 из 10. первая часть шедевр, а вторая - околошедевр. эмоционально насыщенная, геймплейно затянивающая,    прошел за 30 часов иследую все на высоком уровне сложности.


    определённо лучшая игра года и могла бы быть лучшей восьмого поколения , но ей не хватило революционности, как это было с первой частью. я бы оценил эту игру на 9/10, но из-за неоправданно низких оценок без раздумий ставлю 10 из 10. первая часть шедевр, а вторая - околошедевр. эмоционально насыщенная, геймплейно затянивающая, лором и окружением заставляет наслаждаться. столько внимания к мелким деталям, настолько кинематографичные и реалистичные постановки сцен, мимика и диалоги. графика красивийшая, которая доказала, что старушка пс4 ещё может. настолько реалистичное насилие, кровь, удары и стрельба, что становится самому не по себе, как будто ты сам находишься в битве. есть, конечно же, свои минусы и недочеты, но они полностью перекрыты всеми огромными плюсами и достоинствами игры. сразу видно, что разработчики старались, старались сделать настолько прекрасный проект, которым получится заставить людей думать о том, что все же такое "добро" и "зло". заставляют обсуждать эту игру, иногда даже невольно, потому что не получается молчать, когда настолько сильно наполнен эмоциями. эта игра стоит своих денег, стоит своего времени, и стоит тех перерабатываний людей из студии.    … Expand
  74. dudukin
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    The game is amazing. The characters, especially Abby and her story, couldn't have been better. Thank you Naughty Dog.
  75. Fiachrakealey
    Jan 1, 2021
    2
    The worse ending I have ever seen. I read the reviews and thought it was just little manboys whining then played it and realised I have never felt such immeasurable disappointment. Why naughty dog . Why.
  76. Wanted199514
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. В начале игры главного героя из первой части (которого я так полюбил) забивают досмерти клюшкой для гольфа и за всю игру убийцу не только не дают убить, так нас ещё и заставляют играть за неё полигры.… Expand
  77. Mooltissm
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece of storytelling, narritive , gameplay, sound design and music . After 4 years of waiting this game delivered in the most astonishing way ever. This game' story is challenging , dark, difficult to digest and more ambitious than any entertainment media available out there . people will understand what a piece of art was this game in the coming years
  78. rauscherrios
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Incredible game, the story based on hate is just something else, and the gameplay is the best of a third person shooter game.
  79. Ballack007
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best game i have ever played!! This game should win Oscar for the best drama movie/game!
    Thanks you naughty dog, 1st time i felt so much different emotions from game! 15/10 !!!!    … Expand
  80. AndreiBerserk
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    It is piece of s**** , story is boring and stupid, moral doesn't wor (Ellie in gameplay and Cutscenes are two different person) , Abby is Arlond Shvartsneger does not cause sympathy.
  81. ManlyHands
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. •••
    Anyone realizes that this has maybe the best graphics of any game ever, The gameplay is something most people are very satisfied with aswell.

    Though the story is controversial. I loved it, it was so original and I never knew what to expect. They made me understand both Abbey's and Ellie's views and side and that was wonderfully done. People who hate it do so because they are emotionally attached to Joel and hate Abbey for that at the beginning, but if you just think about it Ellie and Joel are probably worse people than Abbey. Still I think both of them have flaws and that is what the game tries to tell you.

    Further are the factions in the game set up beautifully and you can, again, feel for all of them. Some of the levels are super exciting, and so memorable, I feel like there is more of that here than in the original. I would say the entire game is even slightly better than the original.

    No one is perfect, and revenge is kind of pointless. That is what this game tells you and it does that well.    … Expand
  82. Sunrider37
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This and Death Stranding are the most awesome things to ever come to gaming! Naughty Dog and Sony you are the best!
  83. fffortune
    Jan 1, 2021
    2
    This game like its precursor stands and falls by its plot. And the plot here is not the eloquent, bitter-sweet journey that loops back on itself like in part one, rather it's an overbearingly manipulative suffer fest meant to drive home simple tropes about being blasé to violence and picking sides. The characters in part one were flawed but likable, here they devolve to just nasty. It's aThis game like its precursor stands and falls by its plot. And the plot here is not the eloquent, bitter-sweet journey that loops back on itself like in part one, rather it's an overbearingly manipulative suffer fest meant to drive home simple tropes about being blasé to violence and picking sides. The characters in part one were flawed but likable, here they devolve to just nasty. It's a meandering chore to play that draws on way too long with no emotional counterweight or narrative payoff. It's miserable.… Expand
  84. pPaulaner
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    All in all I liked this game, I think in many aspects it is better than it's predecessor, and in many it is worse. I understand why people would not like this game, that said I do not believe it is a bad game.

    The general gameplay is better, combat is more fluid, AI is a bit better, though still easily exploitable especially with lying in the grass. I hated the dogs, but that is more    All in all I liked this game, I think in many aspects it is better than it's predecessor, and in many it is worse. I understand why people would not like this game, that said I do not believe it is a bad game.

    The general gameplay is better, combat is more fluid, AI is a bit better, though still easily exploitable especially with lying in the grass. I hated the dogs, but that is more because I do not enjoy graphically killing dogs in video games.

    I also enjoyed the story, I liked the way they told it, and I understand why it upset many people. Without spoiling anything it is a rather generic revenge story, which does not have many surprises but has some holes. I admire Naughty Dog how they are able to convey emotion with their games, and I think they were guessing that this story and the way they told it would lead to something like this.

    I think this game became a victim of the hype train, many were expecting it would both cure COVID and eliminate world hunger once it comes out, but it did not. It was just a good game. If you for some reason get to read this I would say wait for a sale and play the game yourself.    … Expand
  85. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    A very emotional game.

    I completed The Last of Us 1 like 5 or 6 years ago. I didn't read any news, leaks, or comments about the sequel going in. So my perspective is completely untainted. At first, I was very shocked and upset about what the devs decided to do to Joel. I didn't have a problem with him dying. He did kill a bunch of innocent people in the first game, so I wasn't    A very emotional game.

    I completed The Last of Us 1 like 5 or 6 years ago. I didn't read any news, leaks, or comments about the sequel going in. So my perspective is completely untainted.

    At first, I was very shocked and upset about what the devs decided to do to Joel. I didn't have a problem with him dying. He did kill a bunch of innocent people in the first game, so I wasn't surprised karma would bite him eventually. I have a problem with him dying so soon. It's an enormous waste of a character, that was built up so meticulously from the first game. To me, he was the main character. The back bone to the story. I felt they could have done so much more with Joel, before killing him off. Maybe he gets captured, or something like that. Anything to build on his character more, and it could have increased Ellie's desperation and urgency. I felt it was a missed opportunity, story-wise.

    After his death, I had a lot of doubts for what they could possibly do to keep me interested. Just like how I can't watch Simpsons without Homer, or Family Guy without Peter. Last of Us without Joel? How? As I progressed, the flashbacks Ellie had of Joel felt absolutely endearing. Bittersweet. A large part of that feeling stems from knowing Joel's gone. It was sad, but in a good way. Kind of like Game of Thrones, minus the ending. People died. It was a tragedy, but it made me love it more. Ellie's flashbacks heightened my need to pursue the killers, and find out why they did it. When I finally got to Abby, I honestly felt a bit sorry for her, after what Ellie did to her friends. At this point, she honestly had nothing. Killing her would have felt empty. I was ready for some answers. Then the game throws me in the shoes of Abby. Instead of a dramatic cutscene, the game put me directly in her shoes so I could see her side. And after seeing it, I completely understand where she's coming from. She went to kill Joel, to avenge her father. A logical reason. Not ethical. But reasonable. I didn't hate Abby anymore. Suddenly, I didn't know whose side I was on. And in the final chapter of the story. The showdown. I was shocked to see the condition Abby was in. I was extremely curious to see how this would affect Ellie's actions. The way it played out was perfect. Heartbreaking. So much emotion evoked in that fight. A fitting climax to the amount of **** that has transpired. By the end, I didn't like Ellie or Abby. They both were flawed. But yet, so human.

    And now on to the more technical review...

    Good

    - hand-to-hand combat is good. The enemies attack animation slows down so that I could react with an input in time. This added a reflex test. Unlike a lot of other games where the hand-to-hand combat window was so small that it was usually not possible to react to, and I have to just pre-emptive block, or attack.

    - clickers are so well designed. They make the stealth gameplay so much more tense because you have to walk extra slow behind them, but at the same time you have to make an action quickly when you are within their close proximity or else they will notice you even if you stay still. So it kind of forces you to plan ahead a bit, and when I decide to strike I must go through with it. And if things turn south I have to quickly adapt, either with a stun object, shoot, or run away. In areas with regular infected and clickers, it really adds diversity to the stealth. Infected could see but clickers couldn't, which forced me to use cover cleverly, and choose my targets wisely based on enemy position.

    - the stun and strike combo feel satisfying to land especially when I got it in a tight situation.

    - the distraction to molotov combo is a great alternative to the stealth strats. Since I had to try and gather the infected into a close proximity before I can pull off the group kill. But when I do manage to bait them all together, then Molotov them all, it's a satisfying feeling.

    - the narrative, and voice acting is impeccable. The beginning where Abby and the dude found a city, the story didn't tell me who they were looking for or who Mel was, and what was the history behind these two. It's a mystery that drew me into the story, making me want to find out what what's going on.

    - the balance between defense an offense is perfect. Clickers are one hit KO, and the infected do a decent chunk of damage. So the game does encourage stealth. But if things go south the game also gives ample offensive abilities for me to survive.

    - checkpoints are really well placed. It doesn't bring me back all the way to the beginning but rather the last major encounter which is perfect, because it doesn't forced me to backtrack unnecessary gameplay.

    - I like how for most objects that interact with, my partner automatically chimes in.    … Expand
  86. Sabith1
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    Game is not at att enjoyable for me characters are annoyingly messed with pacing is all wrong
  87. Nikiforok
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Крутая игра, да, есть ЛГБТ повестка, да, местами необоснованное притеснение мужского пола, но в общем и целом все в рамках приличия и на ощущения это все не влияет. Это отличная история, для меня это не отдельная игра, это вторая часть одной игры Ласт оф ас, потому что без первой части она существовать не может. Те кто ставят плохие оценки - умейте абстрагироваться, да, в первой части былКрутая игра, да, есть ЛГБТ повестка, да, местами необоснованное притеснение мужского пола, но в общем и целом все в рамках приличия и на ощущения это все не влияет. Это отличная история, для меня это не отдельная игра, это вторая часть одной игры Ласт оф ас, потому что без первой части она существовать не может. Те кто ставят плохие оценки - умейте абстрагироваться, да, в первой части был крутой дуэт, за-то во второй части достаточной одной Элли, чтобы рассказывать историю, потому что она превратилась в крутого самостоятельного героя. Первая часть - лучшая игра на пс. Вторая часть - игра года. Пс. Если такое минимальное количество лгбт повестки может заставить вас стать геем, что вы ставите игре низкие оценки - у меня для вас плохие новости)
    Концовка - очень сильная, очень мощная, я под огромным впечатлением.    … Expand
  88. Jamesavilalfa
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    El mundo de TLOU no perdona y en esta segunda entrega confrontamos las consecuencias de nuestros actos, ahora desde varias perspectivas veremos la historia unos años después de la primera parte. El juego está demasiado pulido, cuidado en cada detalle, es muy fácil sentirse inmerso en el mundo que nos presentan. La historia se queda contigo incluso después de apagar la consola.
  89. Ra4ina
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Игра великолепная, люди которые поставили ноль, не имеют даже playstation...
  90. PuggleStruggle
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    I feel bad for the game developers for all the backlash because I honestly think they did a wonderful job. I'm a huge fan of the first game and have a soft spot for Joel and Ellie; so when I saw all the bombing when the leaks came out, I tried avoiding them because I wanted to play it for myself a see. After a while I caved and read the leaks anyway because I couldn't believe how bad theI feel bad for the game developers for all the backlash because I honestly think they did a wonderful job. I'm a huge fan of the first game and have a soft spot for Joel and Ellie; so when I saw all the bombing when the leaks came out, I tried avoiding them because I wanted to play it for myself a see. After a while I caved and read the leaks anyway because I couldn't believe how bad the hate was. Even after reading the leaks, it didn't seem THAT bad. The first game was brutal and the second is no exception. People die in horrible ways. Also I did hate Abby's character from the start but she ended up growing on me. I dare say I like her more than how Ellie turned out in the end. It did feel a little long and some walking felt really unnecessary but overall, I loved the game because I got what I bought it for.… Expand
  91. NorthAmericanGu
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    I've seen porn with better plot than this dog **** to the first one this one was a waste of my **** money,you can't have a game that's all about story and make the story so **** bad,I don't understand why people keep comparing this one with games like doom eternal,dmc5 etc and say that it's not all about the story because games like these are good and the story is forgettable,but lemmeI've seen porn with better plot than this dog **** to the first one this one was a waste of my **** money,you can't have a game that's all about story and make the story so **** bad,I don't understand why people keep comparing this one with games like doom eternal,dmc5 etc and say that it's not all about the story because games like these are good and the story is forgettable,but lemme tell you something **** games main focus it's not on the **** story,in these it's all about the combat and action that it's tons of fun,the last of us has always has been about the story,yeah the graphics are amazing and the levels are well designed but that doesn't make up in the slightest for what the story is because once again this game it's ALL ABOUT THE **** STORY AND IT'S DOG ****… Expand
  92. Lolloisnotdead
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    best game ever I've ever played.
    Fantastic storyline.
    perfect realistic graphics.
    Great gameplay.
  93. bbs540
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    Terrible game, it seems like they made this game simply to virtue signal and be a social justice warrior. Horrendous game, we get enough politics with social media "platforms" trying to brainwash people, now in games too? Pathetic. Don't waste your money on this terrible terrible game
  94. Rusya2003
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is excellent, I liked the story that was offered, but Joel's death, the most far-fetched and the stupidest one, to kill with a club, and so quickly and coldly, as if it were not an important character at all… Expand
  95. Vaxo_1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece. Graphics 10/10 Scene 10/10 From the sphere 10/10. In short, I recommend
  96. Ekans64snake
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game Is to annoying, some characters follow some politic agenda marketing values… Expand
  97. Skeet_Lewis
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a brutal, beautiful, often gut-wrenching look into the world of revenge and pain. The story presented is one that ask the player to think deeper about the violent acts most video games have play out with little meaning and consequence. There are narrative choices within this game that will undoubtedly ruffle some feathers. However, the experience doesn’t ask thatThe Last of Us Part 2 is a brutal, beautiful, often gut-wrenching look into the world of revenge and pain. The story presented is one that ask the player to think deeper about the violent acts most video games have play out with little meaning and consequence. There are narrative choices within this game that will undoubtedly ruffle some feathers. However, the experience doesn’t ask that you sympathize with every character along the way as much as it ask you to understand the meaning behind their actions. Our protagonist, Ellie is someone who isn’t without flaws and shortcomings but is a great representation for all the characters in this game in that they’re people trying to survive in a world that despite being unbelievable is portrayed in a very real light. She’s not one note but rather complex and thought out. The same can be said for most of the characters within the game. The story and it’s themes are without question one of (if not the) most daring ever put to the screen. The gameplay is responsive, visceral, quick and plays out with some of the most intensely satisfying action set pieces seen within the video game sphere. Some have said it is repetitive and to that I can only say that during my personal play through I found each encounter was filled with an array of options, tactics, and ideas I couldn’t wait to integrate. The gameplay won’t let you slack as the enemies are some of the most impressive ever seen; they communicate, are lethal, and the player has to think quickly to make it out of every battle. The graphics are unprecedented. The time spent capturing scenes, sets, atmospheres, etc. was plentiful and always worth it. There were more than a few times in which I simply had to stop to take it all in. I will always remember the first time I played though this game because It marks a true change in what I thought was possible graphically. All that being said, I write this as someone who idealistically doesn’t agree with every creative decision and character along the way. But from an objective standpoint the overall experience offered by The Last of Us Part 2 is one that without question is a brilliant, masterclass in video game design. At the end of the day, this Is a game that is breaking new grounds on every front: story, characters, gameplay, graphics, etc. I advise anyone and everyone to give it a try if able, regardless of any pre conceived notions or leaks. The Last of Us Part 2 is nothing short of a true masterpiece.… Expand
  98. N9XTREME
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    It’s really **** story other than that it’s great I don’t nobody plays the last of us for the **** graphics It’s a waste of money do not buy
  99. joshF1
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    There's a lot to say about this game because there's so many different things that make it enjoyable to different kinds of players. I'll just briefly mention the 3 most important things that just make this game stand out (in my opinion).

    1: The sheer visual quality of the game. This game is beautiful. The quality of the graphics is honestly one of the best out there. Its amazing how    There's a lot to say about this game because there's so many different things that make it enjoyable to different kinds of players. I'll just briefly mention the 3 most important things that just make this game stand out (in my opinion).

    1: The sheer visual quality of the game.
    This game is beautiful. The quality of the graphics is honestly one of the best out there. Its amazing how even running on a PS4 it can push the visual this far (I have the standard PS4, not the Pro). Many times while playing I would just stop and just look at the scenarios, at the way the water changes how skins look, how the plants move dynamically in such a natural way, etc. Everything looks really, really good and really, really real. It's not an open world game, you have specific paths to follow in each part; so the developers were able to focus on every tiny detail of every tiny corner in the game. The characters look phenomenal from a technical standpoint. When I played the first The Last of Us some years ago I was blown away by the visuals, and now, years later, I felt the same again with Part II, even with high expectations. I would pay for this game again if I could play it on a high end PC.

    If you find enjoyment in things simply for their aesthetic value, this game is gonna make you really happy.

    2: Really fun gameplay.
    This game is simply fun. The combat evolved a lot from the first game, but it still feels like playing The Last of Us. Even if you don't care about the story, the game is still very entertaining (even though some cut-scenes might feel a bit too long or boring if you're not here for the story). You have a real sense of risk-versus-reward when choosing how to approach enemies. Resources are scarce like in the first game, and sneaking, distracting and ambushing enemies is extremely rewarding and and at the same time nerve-wrecking. Most of the time while sneaking I was at the edge of my seat, listening to steps and movements, nervously planing each new step, trying not to be seen. But when you fail being quite, the combat just becomes brutal. The fights are really intense, being it a ranged gun fight or a close contact combat. Enemies are smart and sometimes unpredictable, but the human enemies' A.I. can just sometimes be a little dumb, but not to the point where it throws you off, while combating the zombies is pretty much like it was on the first game (with a feel surprising exceptions, no spoiler though). You also have puzzles to solve to get through some parts, but they are not too complicated.

    3: Most importantly, the story.
    The is where this game stands out the most from the first one. Yes, the visuals are a lot better and the gameplay is more fun, but the story is what makes Part II a proper sequel. I feel like this game is a lot more mature, and the path the writers chose to follow with this story is a lot riskier than what we saw in the first game. Riskier, but so well executed. The writing here is so much better crafted than many movies coming from Hollywood. Characters go through real development (especially Joel), while keeping the same traits that made them unique in the first place. The game drags the player into the characters' shoes, and makes us feel the same pain and burden anyone would be subject to feel in such a post apocalyptic world. Loss is real, and so are the small accomplishments from the characters throughout the game. The theme of vengeance is as present and intense as the theme of forgiveness and acceptance, and every character's decisions are organic and relatable in a way that their actions and and motivations make them feel more human than the realistic graphics were able to. Even the parts that are not surprising or unexpected carry a weight that makes them memorable. The simplicity of the very end of the game makes it perfect. All the internal struggles and battles, the plot twists and narratives that were so carefully written, conclude in a simple, yet beautifully executed end. The way I felt finishing this game for the first time was similar to the way I feel when I finish a good book: first, that weird emptiness inside caused from the realization that it's over; second, the sudden appreciation for every single character we got to know so deeply and every single event we experienced with them. Amazing gameplay and graphics don't cause this feeling, only experiencing a good story for the first time can cause it, and this is what makes this game unique.

    This game is brutal, and yet so beautiful. It was the perfect way to end the PS4 generation, and it just blasts my expectations for the PS5 generation through the roof.    … Expand
  100. Labvideos
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game supports gay agendas to the dustback of history.hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Expand
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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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