The Last of Us Part II

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  1. stylus1982
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    brave and bold ideas, but not for this game.From time to time we are all gonna forget about this, but I believe when the new title from naughty dog studio comes out, that gamers are gonna be very careful with buying, especially because of false advertising for TLOU2
  2. MattLo
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Easily my favourite game of 2020 so far.
    If you don't like it? Cool, good for you.
  3. darknicolas
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Some people say that the motivations for the character, and the overall objective for the character actions are uncompelling. While I did not enjoy acomplishing the objectives, I did enjoy the themes of the story. It's a story about dealing with loss. Nobody can enjoy that, it's sad and people get hurt and there are very rare if any uplifting moments, its a very dark and depressing tone.Some people say that the motivations for the character, and the overall objective for the character actions are uncompelling. While I did not enjoy acomplishing the objectives, I did enjoy the themes of the story. It's a story about dealing with loss. Nobody can enjoy that, it's sad and people get hurt and there are very rare if any uplifting moments, its a very dark and depressing tone. It somewhat reminds me of Ran by Kurosawa. ¿Is it a depressing and sad film were people die left and right in random ways? Sure, but it is still a masterpiece at representing desperation and grief. This game makes an objective of making you feel bad and in that objective it is very succesful. A story can be good, with good characters and not enjoyable given its tone. I think the director took a risk and told a devisive story and for me it worked. People were expecting a game similar to the original and this is not it. It is still great though and it will keep you thinking about the consequences of your actions. In terms of feel the closer I can think of is spec ops the line, it has an oppresive atmosfere. I think this is a masterpiece and game of the year for me.… Expand
  4. Uboros
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I have to be honest although I haven’t played the game as yet, any naughty dog game is ill deserving of this score period. Anyone who says different is in truth in my opinion an absolute disgrace. As gamers we should be the ambassadors of the media, being both positive, negative but above all objective and balanced. If this game doesn’t fit your expectations then maybe it’s yourI have to be honest although I haven’t played the game as yet, any naughty dog game is ill deserving of this score period. Anyone who says different is in truth in my opinion an absolute disgrace. As gamers we should be the ambassadors of the media, being both positive, negative but above all objective and balanced. If this game doesn’t fit your expectations then maybe it’s your expectations that are the problem. It might not be everything u wanted from the sequel but giving it a 7 or less seems nothing more to me than petulance. Grow up and stop being so feckin entitled u worthless sack of ****… Expand
  5. Hellzera
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Graficos e jogabilidade e tudo que eu queria mais ganhei enrolação e lacraçao total
  6. nassersalem
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Good game good storytelling masterpiece you should own have perfect gameplay and amazing graphics and details like when you step into blood it stick in your feet and you will have bloody steps (&) i really like this game even before i play it (&)
  7. Cam977
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Visually the game is stunning, but what they did with the story is unforgivable.

    Stay away. There is no satisfaction in the story at all.
  8. cwatz
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Gameplay is solid. Immersive, tense, responsive and an upgrade from the previous title. Production is also excellent. Voice acting, animation and so forth.

    The story however is a catastrophe. Retcons of the first game, dull side characters, a laughable plot and an ending that is the complete opposite of the perfection from the first. The more I think about it, the more I wish    Gameplay is solid. Immersive, tense, responsive and an upgrade from the previous title. Production is also excellent. Voice acting, animation and so forth.

    The story however is a catastrophe. Retcons of the first game, dull side characters, a laughable plot and an ending that is the complete opposite of the perfection from the first.

    The more I think about it, the more I wish this game never existed, or certainly not with this cast.    … Expand
  9. Kirnl
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    I give this game a 3/10 fingers. Absolutely biggest waste of a game franchise ever.
  10. LM2020
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    I admired the game maker's go for broke attitude in making something this aggressively unpleasant. On the other hand, it wasn't a lot of fun to play and I won't be revisiting it. Imagine Tomb Raider with all the fun drained out of it and with a rotten story piecing it all together and you get an idea of what this game is. Run from one level to the next solving puzzles, killing enemiesI admired the game maker's go for broke attitude in making something this aggressively unpleasant. On the other hand, it wasn't a lot of fun to play and I won't be revisiting it. Imagine Tomb Raider with all the fun drained out of it and with a rotten story piecing it all together and you get an idea of what this game is. Run from one level to the next solving puzzles, killing enemies and engaging in the occasional boss fight. Wash rinse and repeat.… Expand
  11. jimbofletcher12
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say about the last of us part 2 I mean the story doesnt add up you play as Abby for more of the game than Ellie they try to make you like Abby even after what she did they dont make much effort to develop characters the story is just mediocre at best the game looks amazing the gameplay is fun and they have added new cool features but after finishing the game the main feeling I have is disappointment… Expand
  12. Keya
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    I thought long and hard about this review as I loved the first game. The game has impressive graphics and has improved the gameplay of the original in almost every way. It has the best difficulty and accessibility options I have ever seen in a game and if I was rating solely on this I would give it a 9+

    BUT The story is very basic in writing and scope. Though it took me around 21    I thought long and hard about this review as I loved the first game. The game has impressive graphics and has improved the gameplay of the original in almost every way. It has the best difficulty and accessibility options I have ever seen in a game and if I was rating solely on this I would give it a 9+

    BUT

    The story is very basic in writing and scope. Though it took me around 21 hours to complete if the padding was removed it would likely be less than 1/2 that. On top of that the player has zero influence over the story and has no choices in the game what-so-ever that affect anything. Your playthrough will be exactly the same as everyone else outside of combat.

    The characters also act contrary to how they are set up during pivotal moments. I won't go into details as not to add spoilers but the choices the characters make are completely against what they would do based upon their other actions and motivations. If I was rating only on characters and story It would be a sub 5 score.

    As a whole package I settled on a 6 as what I feel is fair. It saddens me as I loved the first and this could have been an 8+ with some changes to the narrative and characters but will now just be a below average game I will forget completely in the future.    … Expand
  13. neilrieck
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    First off, this game is huge (requires 80-GB of space and comes on two Blu-ray discs). Anyone expecting "just a game" will be disappointed since this title is more of an interactive movie along the lines of the walking-dead in which it is your job to "just survive". In fact, the story-line up to now (I've only been playing for 2-days) is better than many of the story lines in most movies.First off, this game is huge (requires 80-GB of space and comes on two Blu-ray discs). Anyone expecting "just a game" will be disappointed since this title is more of an interactive movie along the lines of the walking-dead in which it is your job to "just survive". In fact, the story-line up to now (I've only been playing for 2-days) is better than many of the story lines in most movies. But what would you expect when the publisher has had 7 years to get it right?… Expand
  14. phonk
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This is a great game. But I can somewhat see the problem people have with it, aside from the childish trolling reviews.

    The mental transition from: A) hating a major character (and not wanting to be manipulated by the game) to B) accepting that you understand (not like) the character's motivation while seeing that (all) the characters – being blinded by hatred – just can’t act    This is a great game. But I can somewhat see the problem people have with it, aside from the childish trolling reviews.

    The mental transition from:

    A) hating a major character (and not wanting to be manipulated by the game)

    to

    B) accepting that you understand (not like) the character's motivation while seeing that (all) the characters – being blinded by hatred – just can’t act otherwise. And therefore the game doesn't give you the option to change their actions.

    ... that’s a highly risky way to tell a story. Especially with such beloved characters. But it's also a real sign of creative integrity and of a bold vision.

    If the player can’t take this step of acceptance (a major theme of the game itself), the game fails. It will take you out of the immersion–which is so important to appreciate the game. That's why the story leak was a huge problem. The game needs context and the player needs to let the plot – and his own anger – sink in. It's a brilliant mechanism that mirrors the events of the game on a meta-level.

    The game knows that the player is in a moral dilemma. And – if you let the masterful crafted world and characters sink in – it takes you on a cathartic trip (which doesn’t work if you are not willing to accept the story).

    I applaud Naughty Dog for the brave decision to go with this. I loved how they got me to the point, where I went with the emotions of the characters EVEN knowing that this meant acting against my personal choices (that derived from my knowledge of the story as an external viewer). And that I, therefore, routed for the catharsis of all the protagonists.

    Risky but (therefore) great storytelling, if you are willing to accept what the game is doing.    … Expand
  15. JediHunter4
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    Graphics, game play, crafting all great. Those aspects earn it, its 6/10. Although I can’t imagine the gameplay being too rewarding for multiple play throughs.

    The trailers were very misleading as to what the experience would be. You could have made it clear who you would be playing as without giving the story away. It would have been an avoid, had this been known. The structure of    Graphics, game play, crafting all great. Those aspects earn it, its 6/10. Although I can’t imagine the gameplay being too rewarding for multiple play throughs.

    The trailers were very misleading as to what the experience would be. You could have made it clear who you would be playing as without giving the story away. It would have been an avoid, had this been known.

    The structure of the story is very jarring, there are large sections that are just filler. The main couple in the game have disappointing chemistry, compared to Ellie’s interactions with other named characters, her gf is very wooden. SJW theme is pushed a little hard at the beginning but this becomes a non issue after an hour, it is a shame they felt the need themselves to make a big deal of Ellie being gay rather than just treating it as a matter of fact straight away.

    Playing as the other 2nd main character is just trash. This is a game, it’s meant to be fun. No one wanted this. The first big death in the game, was okay with me but I understand due to the advertising and people’s deep investment why they were angry.

    My main issue is with the writing. It’s very obvious that there was a message they were trying to convey. But the themes they present are not exactly ground breaking, humans capable of evil, we are all the villain in someone else’s story, revenge bad. This is a game for adults, this is not groundbreaking stuff. If you are going to prop a whole game up on these themes. Deliver it well, concisely and nail The characters and arcs.

    Weirdly the arc on the hellish 2nd character is a hell of a lot better than Ellie, but the character is just essentially a ****. Combined with the wrongs done earlier, I’d be surprised if 1/10 people managed to connect with this character. It was awful and demotivating.

    Ellie’s arc is just a total mess. Key decision at the end made zero sense and really made no sense at that specific moment. No one would have had that revelation at that point.

    I could go on, but ultimately the story feels like a story not worth telling. The characters are inconsistent, there are parts where it’s just like, this is not how human beings work. All of this could have been forgiven, but they clearly made the narrative the main crux and message of the game and that falls very, very flat.

    You can have a layered, you can have bleak, you can have a message. But don’t **** it up and sit there like a child and tell people it’s what you take out of it, like this is some kind of high art and not a story that would have gotten you laughed out of any book or film publisher In the world.    … Expand
  16. Sibrewolf
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    I was expecting something wonderful, what was delivered was much less than I expected!
  17. Hecatom
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This game can be easily defined as "delusions of grandeur".
    After playing it is clear that the heart of the franchise was Amy Henning's writing and her ability to craft both interesting worlds and intersting characters,
    This game betrays all the characters by forcing them into a petty story of revenge that at many times forces them to act out of character in order to serve the    This game can be easily defined as "delusions of grandeur".
    After playing it is clear that the heart of the franchise was Amy Henning's writing and her ability to craft both interesting worlds and intersting characters,

    This game betrays all the characters by forcing them into a petty story of revenge that at many times forces them to act out of character in order to serve the narrative that ND wants to convey, even if it doesnt make sense for them to act the way they do.

    The gameplay hasnt really evolved from the old game, and the heavy focus on human enemies robs it of the interesting setup that the old game have.

    The graphics look great.

    Just by all of this i would give the game a 4 or 5, but given the drama on ND both in terms of workplace and the obvious dumb ideologies the CEO/Vice President has, and how they have permeated into the game, plus the clear bias that Sony has against other games on what they are not allowed to do while ND is allowed to do way more than that, i will give it a 2.

    Is clear this will be the last ND game i will be buying, and if sony keeps screwing up, even maybe the last console i buy from them    … Expand
  18. mmsteele80
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Thanks ND, a piece of art and craftsmanship. Feel so bad that fools jumped to conclusions and now they can’t swallow all that crow. You did fantastic!
  19. Redal86
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    You can tell there was a lot of work put into this game, however a mixture of bad story telling and forced unwanted gameplay ruined the experience overall. The graphics are phenomenal and the gameplay was good sometimes. One thing I did not care for about gameplay is the long drawn out interactive dialogue that you are forced to sit and walk through .

    The storyline was cringe inducing to    You can tell there was a lot of work put into this game, however a mixture of bad story telling and forced unwanted gameplay ruined the experience overall. The graphics are phenomenal and the gameplay was good sometimes. One thing I did not care for about gameplay is the long drawn out interactive dialogue that you are forced to sit and walk through .

    The storyline was cringe inducing to say the least. The game does nothing to garden respect from it's fans of the previous game.    … Expand
  20. edoras
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    The best game I've ever played, Naughty Dog please make a part 3, because the story telling is awesome same as gameplay!
  21. AnKun
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game. Enjoyed it from the first to the last minute. Never felt bored.

    Even though I liked Joel, killing him and letting us play as his killer was a great move. Perfectly executed (pun intended).

    Abby is a beautiful character. LGBT agenda didn't bother me one bit. Ending rocks. What else can I say? TLoU part III please.    … Expand
  22. DarkArt
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    Graphics and physics = 10/10
    Location Design = 10/10
    Gameplay = 6/10
    Story = 3/10
    Characters = 10 muscular woman / 10 pregnant fighters
    Very bad script and bad characters. This is a failure and not part 2
  23. MisterBrown
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Throughout this work of technical brilliance, I continued to feel the story and themes were lost through illogical motivation and lack of focus. Once the ending beat hit, however, all of the threads tied together and dropped an emotional boulder on me. Trust in The Last of Us II until its conclusion. The reward awaits, and the payoff is like none other. Masterpiece.
  24. WishedSerega
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Last of us 1 моя одна из самых любимых игра истории, прошел ее на пс3 несколько раз и она же была первой купленной игрой на пс4, великая игра для меня. Лоу2 одна из худших игр в истории, объяснять что с ней не так не вижу смысла, так как здесь уже десятки тысяч людей сделали это за меня. Радует только одно, что я успел продать диск с игрой после полного прохождения, купил да 4.5к, продалLast of us 1 моя одна из самых любимых игра истории, прошел ее на пс3 несколько раз и она же была первой купленной игрой на пс4, великая игра для меня. Лоу2 одна из худших игр в истории, объяснять что с ней не так не вижу смысла, так как здесь уже десятки тысяч людей сделали это за меня. Радует только одно, что я успел продать диск с игрой после полного прохождения, купил да 4.5к, продал за 4к, единственное что радует.… Expand
  25. powar_ex
    Jul 3, 2020
    1
    Скучнейшая игра от ААА студии, с деньгами вложенными в безумных количествах, безумными силами и временем. Берегите ваше время и деньги, покупайте хорошие игры. Держитесь подальше от этого продукта.
  26. Browncolor
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    Turned main character into a lesbian for no reason other than trying to appeal to Twitter SJWs.
  27. dorkainur
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I'm cis heterosexual but i have 0 problems with the game. As it should be,

    Game is amazing.
  28. Fybio
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    All I can say is that the game lasts at least 25 hours and reviews are like 7/10 hours after. True user reviews here.
  29. SxtyTimesAmazin
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Really good game. Just dont except anything from the story, then, the story is really enjoyable too.
  30. krovosos111
    Jul 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played 15 hours and I'll tell you, I don't want to play Abby, you just ruined the game. Erase that part from canon and bring Joel back.… Expand
  31. Sean-M
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. I can't grasp how they can make a story as compelling as this. It breaks all the black/white cliches in storytelling and makes you feel for both sides of the conflict. I wish people play the game first and then write a review here, but I guess this is wishful thinking.

    This game is a masterpiece, not only among games but all the mediums.
  32. resh_aykut
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The last of us Part ii 'yi bitirdiğim günden bugüne gözüme uyku girmedi, sahneleri tekrar tekrar izlediğimde hep göz yaşı döktüm, beni tamamen darmaduman etti. Şunu rahatlıkla söyleyebilirim ki The last of Part ii şu ana kadar teknik olarak dizayn edilmiş en iyi oyunlardan birisi. Naughty Dog 'un bu konuda başarıları zaten tartışılmaz. Görsel olarak, gerçekçi gameplay mekanikleri,The last of us Part ii 'yi bitirdiğim günden bugüne gözüme uyku girmedi, sahneleri tekrar tekrar izlediğimde hep göz yaşı döktüm, beni tamamen darmaduman etti. Şunu rahatlıkla söyleyebilirim ki The last of Part ii şu ana kadar teknik olarak dizayn edilmiş en iyi oyunlardan birisi. Naughty Dog 'un bu konuda başarıları zaten tartışılmaz. Görsel olarak, gerçekçi gameplay mekanikleri, animasyonları ve karakter duygu geçişleri ile baştan aşağı büyülendim oynarken. Nefretin her iki tarafı öylesine bir yıkıma sürüklediği bu hikaye ancak bu kadar güzel anlatılabilirdi fakat bir oyuncuların kabul edemeceği gerçekler doğrultusunda gerçekleşiyor bu durum. Bu yüzden de oyunun senaryosu tartışmaya sonuna kadar açık kalıyor. Neil Druckmann 'ın part ii hikaye anlatımını fazlasıyla cesur buldum bu yüzden. Kendileri de bu oyunun bu kadar çok tartışmaya açık ve eleştirilerin hedefi olacaklarının farkındalardı. Bunun için özel olarak kurgulanmıştı hikaye. Böyle bir cesareti bir de Hideo Kojima Death Stranding oyununu yaparak göstermişti ama sığır yine sığır olduğu için insanlar o oyuna da oynamadan laf etmişti. Part ii 'de sığırlık : homofobik eleştiriler. Kale alınmasına bile gerek yok bu konu hakkındaki olumsuz yorumların.

    Öfke, nefret, intikam, pişmanlık, merhamet, acıma, hayal kırıklığı gibi duygular o kadar güzel bir şekilde anlatılıyor ki Öfke ve pişmanlık, intikam ve acıma, şefkat ve nefret gibi bu zıt duygular bir araya geldiğinde bile bir insanı bu kadar derinden etkileyebileceğini, alınan kararları dramatik bir şekilde bir anda değiştireceğini hiç düşünmezdim.

    Son olarak The Last of Us Part I 'e daha önce 10/10 verdiğim için bu oyuna puanım 8.5 ~ 9/10    … Expand
  33. JSWolfwood
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    The is the single most perfect game I have ever played, from a game play perspective. And the worst game I have ever played from a story perspective. The choice to make a villain out of our hero and a hero out of the games villain is stupid, lazy, and ultimately gross. The decision to then attempt to make the game critic proof is laughable.
  34. jaco111
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Missing choices make it mindless slaughter in my opinion. Technically there is nothing to complain about but making something which is fine technically makes no great game or something entertaining.
  35. JoeyHaske
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I appreciated the bold direction and quality of the Lighting , facial animations , textures , voice acting , dialogue , narrative , water & fire effects , creature design , world building, etc.
  36. npbranco
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a freaking masterpiece. And please pay no attention to the trolls, which not only didn't play but can also not deal with feelings. They refuse to see anything past their preconceived notion that the game is bad because the one thing they didn't want to happen, happens. If the plot hadn't been leaked and they got to experience the game instead of reading it out of a **** script and watched a few scenes without context, maybe they would feel the gut-wrenching emotions this game provides. It's through actually playing the mission parts and being in danger and listening to seemingly unimportant dialogue that you get to like the characters and, even if you don't, there's no way empathy doesn't tell you EVERY story has two sides and humans aren't 100% good or bad. Joel was always going to be a villain in someone's eyes, we were just endeared to him first. This is not about taking sides, it's about understanding that nobody is a hero in a time of desperate need and every action you take has consequences that might shape your future and your relationship with those who love you.… Expand
  37. PixelTrooper
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Other people have said it too.
    This game has amazing atmosphere. The environments and sound design are truly phenomal. Also the voice acting and animations are really good. There are more parts to a game though. Lets start with gameplay. Overall the gameplay is fine, but after a long time with not a lot of change in it it gets too repetitive. A lot of encounters start feeling the same. Then the characters. While the characters are really well voice acted and have great animations, they are a very flat/empty. We aren't given a reason to care about them, which also makes anything that happens to them less impactful. The story part of the game is the biggest mess. The story is mediocre, very much unlike the first game, and has serious pacing issues. Sometimes it skips parts that could have been interesting, but often it is too slow and is dripfeeding you small bits of story. But the biggest problem is delivery. The order in which the story is told and the way it is done is incredibly jarring and is a real detriment to the experience. Also the bold decision they made to have you play approx. half the game as Abby (while also advertising the game with only Joel and Ellie) has not worked out at all. At the start I actively did not want to play as her as the game has only painted her as a bad person and has not given the player any reason to like her. All things considered I still enjoyed the game, but not as much as I should've with a Naughty Dog game and it especially did not live up to the emotional level The Last of Us 1 had.    … Expand
  38. Pazzo7
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It breaks my heart to see so many bad reviews but people have their opinion. I adore the game. It's a sad story where the "villain's" motivations are as important and understandable as the hero's. It's not fun to see where Ellie and Abby end up but the treatment of the story is very admirable because it's ballsy.
  39. Alaconda
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    Graphics too this game are breath taking but unfortunely the games story is just atrocious.
    Gameplay hasn't really changed much from the original but the saying goes don't fix what ain't broke.
  40. dmcimo
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    I really tried to like this game, but played The Last of Us Part 1 way back during it's release on the PS3. and waited a long time hoping for part 2 and this is just heartbreaking. The story and where they went with it, just I don't know what the powers that be was thinking, did they even group peer review the story at all? no way anyone who is a real fan would think part 2 in anywayI really tried to like this game, but played The Last of Us Part 1 way back during it's release on the PS3. and waited a long time hoping for part 2 and this is just heartbreaking. The story and where they went with it, just I don't know what the powers that be was thinking, did they even group peer review the story at all? no way anyone who is a real fan would think part 2 in anyway continues the story or does the game as a whole justice. I wish I could get into how i feel and in more detail, but if I do I will just be called names and other stuff. all I can say is shame on you naughty dog and RIP to a good franchise. another one bites the dust :(… Expand
  41. EdgarVigil
    Nov 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tenían todo para continuar una de las sagas más proliferas de los últimos tiempos y lo arruinaron con su agenda política, inclusión forzada y una trama con un tema tan ordinario y genérico como la venganza, cuando esto se trataba de la humanidad buscando salvarse en en un Apocalipsis, sin mencionar la incoherente historia anti climática y la pésima narrativa. Carece de todo el encanto de su predecesor y lo único bueno es su apartado técnico. Aquí murió la saga o al menos mi interés en ella… Expand
  42. nali
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the worst sequels ever in narrative terms for one of the best games ever made, the creators of Last if Us 2 shows us that they have no idea of the gamers and what they fell in love with of the first game. The character of Joel enabled us to feel with him and be part of his journey and care for him and his choices but the sequel just took him out killed him and made it an unnecessary revenge story where as it should have progressed the journey of Joel and Ellie on the consequences of his actions on their living evolving relationship.… Expand
  43. odannyboy
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Wonderful easily ranks alongside the first game in terms of story quality. Congrats ND
  44. amirandhossein
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The last of us Part2 amazing game and best game ever for ps4.
    thank you naughty dog.
  45. Irbis691
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Actually it deserves strong 9 but we need to fix this craziness of zeros, the game doesn't deserve such score
  46. LogicMissile
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Not quite as good as the first, but it’s a lot to live up to. The gameplay is incredible, the cut scenes are completely seamless, the violence is beautifully brutal, and the characters are so believable it hurts. Everyone seems to be up in arms about the story, which, if I had to to hazard a guess, is contingent upon having eight years to plan out the story how they wanted to see itNot quite as good as the first, but it’s a lot to live up to. The gameplay is incredible, the cut scenes are completely seamless, the violence is beautifully brutal, and the characters are so believable it hurts. Everyone seems to be up in arms about the story, which, if I had to to hazard a guess, is contingent upon having eight years to plan out the story how they wanted to see it themselves, and then being disappointed that it happened differently.… Expand
  47. daytona_usa2001
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. The world building, state of the art presentation is something that haven’t been seen in video games before. But what you take away from this game is the story. It leaves space for interpretation and and it makes video games evolve and mature. This is something no other medium could do and I’m so happy Naughty Dog have the capacity and resources to do it.
  48. marcoag2
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great game. Nowadays People complain about everthing, but doesn't do nothing better.
  49. Steyraus
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    In all my years of playing games and learning systems and gamplay loops I have never come across and game with such a dull and boring setup ,ever. Nearly the whole game is move to a medium to large sized area, search the area for resources, spend another 10 minutes wandering around the area finding the hidden exit. This game had me so frustrated with the boredom and mind numbingIn all my years of playing games and learning systems and gamplay loops I have never come across and game with such a dull and boring setup ,ever. Nearly the whole game is move to a medium to large sized area, search the area for resources, spend another 10 minutes wandering around the area finding the hidden exit. This game had me so frustrated with the boredom and mind numbing nothingness of it all I am actually proud of myself for finally finishing it. But I had to finish it, ive played the first game 5 times, that game was balanced , the areas you search only took one or two minutes and you moved on, combat and puzzles were more frequent and infinently more satisfying.
    As I moved through the highly detailed but miserable looking world of THOU2 I was very rarely taken back by the visuals, thanks to the gross and horribly thick Grain/film filter pasted over the screen. The game looks ugly even at the times it shouldn't, considering all the accessibility options , why was there no option to remove the horrid Grain filter. Which brings me to my next point, WTF is there no option to adjust the Dead Zone for aiming. The dead zone in the game is HUGE,. Even as I was begging for some combat to break up the monotonous of this game I knew it would be clunky and unsatisfying after every encounter, but, barly 10% of the game is combat.
    Lastly but defiantly not least in the Story, oh man , what a joke, what an absolute blunder. Its just ridiculous, its messy, motivations and consequences are just stupid. Obviously cant explain why, cause spoilers, but this is easily the stupidest story ive ever experienced and I finished Death Stranding.
    Some will say no game deserve a 3 , especially a game that has had so much money thrown at it and has few bugs and stuff. But IMO thats exactly the reason this game deserves a 3, literally the only things that works in this game are the things money can buy, graphics and bug fixes. Where ever talent is required like in creating good gameplay and a good story this game fails miserably. I actively hated playing this game. A 5 is a game that entertains me ever if it dosent blow me away and anything lower is a game that repels me. If this wasnt the sequel to my favorite game of the last generation I would have stopped playing about 5 hours in.    … Expand
  50. Henk87
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Tech wise and on the gameplay front this game is a step up from part 1. The story is where it falls short.
    The story is somewhat weirdly paced and is telling 1 and a half stories. They could have cut the game after the first climax at 90% and wrap it in a nice resolution, but then they restart it and are leaving some things in an unsatisfying way.
    Maybe they wanted the player to feel    Tech wise and on the gameplay front this game is a step up from part 1. The story is where it falls short.
    The story is somewhat weirdly paced and is telling 1 and a half stories. They could have cut the game after the first climax at 90% and wrap it in a nice resolution, but then they restart it and are leaving some things in an unsatisfying way.
    Maybe they wanted the player to feel that way, but for me this story is just unfinished.    … Expand
  51. scott_324
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    This game is amazing. Yes, the story is tough and might upset you if you are fond of the characters from the first game, or you don't like unconventional characters. The gameplay isn't revolutionarily different from the first game but still solid. My only complaints are that the game isn't on PC and I also don't like having to search every nook and cranny just to get upgrades. They shouldThis game is amazing. Yes, the story is tough and might upset you if you are fond of the characters from the first game, or you don't like unconventional characters. The gameplay isn't revolutionarily different from the first game but still solid. My only complaints are that the game isn't on PC and I also don't like having to search every nook and cranny just to get upgrades. They should just give you upgrades every once and a while.… Expand
  52. riley794
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the story of the first game and was very excited for the sequel to see how the writers would confront Ellie with the true about what Joel did in Denver. I have no idea how the writing for this game went so far off the rails. Probably the most disappointing sequel since SW9. If anyone is writing a sequel here's a little advice, DON'T KILL THE CHARACTERS EVERYONE LIKES AND REPLACE THEM!… Expand
  53. voj
    Aug 1, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a few words, this was a game of missed opportunities.
    The positives were the beautiful visuals in some unique locations. The cinematic cut scenes at the end of most chapters were also exceptional. Those were the two things that kept me engaged.

    So then there's the negatives...

    The gameplay which felt repetitive. Human zone, infected zone, scavenge zone. Repeat. Then all the time spent in Seattle. So many beautiful locations and variety when the game wasn't in Seattle. But 60% of the game was hotel lobbies, coffee shops, streets and commercial buildings. No notable gameplay mechanics or crafting options introduced over last of us 1. Scavenging was unrewarding but it felt like I would be at a disadvantage if I didn't. 1 pill here, 1 bullet there. Killing humans with the shotgun, mines and bow was fun though.

    The story. I actually liked the plot point of Abby killing Joel. Seeing Joel from a different perspective (that he did kill someone elses father and at the expense of humanities cure). But the execution was missed. Ellie became a moody unlikable person. Her story was 'revenge for Joel'. Abby on the other hand was much more interesting up until the end of seattle day 2. Then the scar refugee angle felt weak. Felt missed to not have her weave in and out of Ellies events in Seattle. Her ending - a random capture was also a disappointment. Santa Barbra, while beautiful, felt rushed. Less time in seattle and more time there (or just anywhere else) would have been more fun. Just more varied. **** Seattle. It just kept going and going and going. Can you tell I was over Seattle by the end? Just take me somewhere else! Please! No more hotels!

    Hopefully Naughty Dog choose to kick off a new IP after this    … Expand
  54. Nickey
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    Looks and plays good. That’s about it. It leaves you with a very bad taste and if you were a big fan of the first part it will simply disgust you. I played it twice and the second time was even worse. I took the disc out just before the final battle because it’s completely useless, ugly and ridiculous. I’m already giving the game away. I don’t want to touch it again, no thank you!
  55. QQshkin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The first game is my single most loved piece of art ever. TLOU 2 wasn't necessary, but in the end I'm glad it exists. The game is much darker, it has gore and sometimes extreme violence – can't say I'm a fan of all of those things, but it works for the main narrative of the game. It's also a technical masterpiece that makes you question if next-gen is THAT neccessary (it is, because it'llThe first game is my single most loved piece of art ever. TLOU 2 wasn't necessary, but in the end I'm glad it exists. The game is much darker, it has gore and sometimes extreme violence – can't say I'm a fan of all of those things, but it works for the main narrative of the game. It's also a technical masterpiece that makes you question if next-gen is THAT neccessary (it is, because it'll allow smaller devs to achieve greater results).… Expand
  56. Gotti
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    Ставлю справедливую оценку, на мой взгляд. Сюжет про МЕСТЬ банален и заштампован. Будь это фильмом, его бы сразу причислили к категории B и выпустили на дисках или, в лучшем случае, на Нетфликсе, в обход кинотеатров. А тут весь игрожур в один голос орет, что это бриллианс и амейзинг. Тьфу.Ставлю справедливую оценку, на мой взгляд. Сюжет про МЕСТЬ банален и заштампован. Будь это фильмом, его бы сразу причислили к категории B и выпустили на дисках или, в лучшем случае, на Нетфликсе, в обход кинотеатров. А тут весь игрожур в один голос орет, что это бриллианс и амейзинг. Тьфу.
  57. Dixis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения. Очень сильная и трогательная история, финал которой, не "отпускает" тебя несколько дней, после прохождения. Великолепная проработка и отличная картинка. Огромная благодарность, команде Naughty Dog, это больше чем игра!Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения. Очень сильная и трогательная история, финал которой, не "отпускает" тебя несколько дней, после прохождения. Великолепная проработка и отличная картинка. Огромная благодарность, команде Naughty Dog, это больше чем игра!
  58. Shane1
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Similar to how modern mainstream media has devolved into a circlejerk of unlikable journalists discussing topics that no one cares about or asked for, gaming journalism also has also become completely irrelevant to actual gamers. TLOU2's story and characters are absolutely terrible and you will not enjoy this game if you have half a brain. It has good reviews because modern gaming criticsSimilar to how modern mainstream media has devolved into a circlejerk of unlikable journalists discussing topics that no one cares about or asked for, gaming journalism also has also become completely irrelevant to actual gamers. TLOU2's story and characters are absolutely terrible and you will not enjoy this game if you have half a brain. It has good reviews because modern gaming critics have absolutely no idea what gamers actually enjoy or want.… Expand
  59. RubinSS
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Музыка хорошая, геймплей хороший, на лгбт пофиг. СЮЖЕТ здесь присутствует ненормативная лексика !"№;%:?*()!!!. Я хейтер. Я буду всю жизнь ненавидеть эту игру.
  60. Slsr
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    From technical perspective it is awesome game but I do not rate game based on that, I rate it largely based on enjoyment and how good I think the game is, for the record I did not enjoy playing the game anymore so I stopped playing it (not very uncommon for me honestly.) I think gameplay is actually fine, nothing that spectacular but I definitely appreciate some things such asFrom technical perspective it is awesome game but I do not rate game based on that, I rate it largely based on enjoyment and how good I think the game is, for the record I did not enjoy playing the game anymore so I stopped playing it (not very uncommon for me honestly.) I think gameplay is actually fine, nothing that spectacular but I definitely appreciate some things such as customizability of difficulty in game and how intense some moments can feel for instance. Sadly I do not feel writing, pacing and the way story was told was very well done and simply turned game unlikable fot me, For a story heavy game like this with some heavy subjects I also found this something that made it impossible for me to rate game all that highly. That said this game is by no means awful, I can easily see people finding a lot of value here, it is just that for many it is also simply disappointment, 0 scores for me seem straight dishonest though but that's how it usually goes when people are disappointed getting something totally different than what they wanted even if that is just unfair, just how it goes.… Expand
  61. Stereonight
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    best graphics, fun game play. but too part 1. and nothing special production.
  62. xexsus
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Absolute disappointment. Druckmann is a bad screenwriter. The Last of Us 1 was a coincidence.
  63. Max_Fuller
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    I don't think this game is terrible or spectacular. I think I'm about 50% of the way done with the game thus far, and while I don't have any major complaints about the game, I just think its' not very fun at times. This game takes its concept a bit too seriously to provide enjoyment at the same rate as other popular games. The reviews on this game are OUT OF CONTROL, and I really don't seeI don't think this game is terrible or spectacular. I think I'm about 50% of the way done with the game thus far, and while I don't have any major complaints about the game, I just think its' not very fun at times. This game takes its concept a bit too seriously to provide enjoyment at the same rate as other popular games. The reviews on this game are OUT OF CONTROL, and I really don't see what all the commotion is about so far. Are misogynists/incels upset with strong female/LBGTQ+ protagonism? Did Naughty Dog pull an SJW with the story somewhere? I haven't reached any such controversial part of the story yet, and while I don't want spoilers, I don't plan on finishing this game soon because I am at a *really* slow part of the game right now, and I don't know why, but playing this game makes me feel a bit groggy. It's not that there isn't enough action or drama in the game; I think the problem lies in its realism-aspect spacing out the action and drawing-out the world-building/atmosphere too much.

    I admit I *used* to hold misogynistic views, but I don't hold them anymore; it no longer bothers me to see strong female protagonists fighting societal norms, though, I think a part of me is still depressed and has not yet completely accepted that these things are OK. If you're thinking about playing this game, it's best to be completely over these kinds of things, because it feels like this game rubs it in your face at times. This game went from playing as an ex-marine badass father to a strong, fiercely-independent lesbian woman in her 20-somethings. These characters have *completely* different socio-political demographic overlaps (outside of the group of people who are fine-with and can enjoy both.) I feel like the misogynistic/incel fans who liked the first game for the wrong reasons (perceived themes of male dominance, white supremacy, among other unscrupulous ideas) came to the sequel carrying their same socio-political expectations, and that must be one of the reasons why the user-reviews on this game are so polarized.

    One thing I don't understand at all is the fact that the professional critics are giving this game an aggregate score of 96/100. That score is the territory of some of the best video games ever made, and while The Last Of Us 2 isn't terrible, I think it's definitely not one of the best games ever made. Let's be honest here: TLOU2 is a solid 85/100. Not terrible; in fact pretty good but not one of the all-time bests either.    … Expand
  64. garytovi
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Bueno graficos y jugabilidad y el sonido perfecto pero la historia del juego es fatal el que a jugando la primera parte no le gustara esta historia
  65. Slob
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I just finnished the game and I gotta say that this has to be one of the most impressive and well made games ever. It's a shame a lot of people instantly dismiss it over certain plot points...I truly recommend everyone who is hesitant to give this game a chance, it's such a mindblowingly great game.
  66. yerohauniverse
    Jul 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would give this game 8 fingers out of 10. But the way the loss of fingers was implemented leads me to assume that they were made from marmalade. Even pruning shears won't cut bone so easily. And such nonsense in the game in bulk. A picture for the sake of a picture, I bow out for this.… Expand
  67. Palubasu
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. Не идеальная, но уникальная по многим вещам. Респект
  68. dokisame
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    I don't care about the political nonsense that's going on right now, but still I don't wanna waste one more second thinking about his forced drama piece of trash.
  69. buc48
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game could have been and should have been the best game of all time... everything about it is amazing, it is the best you will find with graphics, gameplay, sound Voice acting and cinematography... but they dropped the ball with the direction of the story and the SJW agenda. They totally ruined the franchise in my opinion... there is no way anyone can convince me that Joel was a bad guy and that what he did at the end of the first game wasn’t justified... it’s a damn shame...
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Sound - 10/10
    Story - 3/10
    SJW Liberal agenda - 0/10    … Expand
  70. venom777
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    У игры такие низкие пользовательские оценки видимо из-за того, что маленькие дети не могут играть в нее при своих родителях ввиду того, что те нашлепают их по жопе, если увидят двух целующихся девушек. P.S Из больше чем 11 часов кат-сцен лгбт тематике уделено минут 15.У игры такие низкие пользовательские оценки видимо из-за того, что маленькие дети не могут играть в нее при своих родителях ввиду того, что те нашлепают их по жопе, если увидят двух целующихся девушек. P.S Из больше чем 11 часов кат-сцен лгбт тематике уделено минут 15.
  71. fve
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Great game, memorable moments, unforgettable, excellent gameplay and shocking story.
  72. EduPimentel
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece of graphical and gameplay mechanics. A disaster piece of storytelling and character development and message.
    I unlike most others really don't care for the death of loved characters, but to not have it mean something, for there to be no redemption arc for no character at all, even if they failed at it in the end, is just poor storytelling and a pathetic choice.    … Expand
  73. Chowzai
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is pretty epic but the story kills it at the end, I wish there was a choice to decide to kill abbey or not. It just makes the whole game seem meaningless in the end.… Expand
  74. hassantayyab
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    Naughty dogs should be ashamed to release a game with such pathetic story line.
  75. Ujio
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Terrible piece of political agenda. How on earth did these creators think they are supposed to educate us about ethical standpoint and morality? Just create a decent game with a good story and stop preaching you narcissists.
  76. Superbamf1000
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Terrible story. Really shows a lack of understanding by the developers on what made the first game great. HUGE disappointment.
  77. ManRammer
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    The story just killed the game for me. The decisions that the main characters make are asinine. The new characters are as bland as a grain of rice on a paper plate in a snowstorm. Just classic morality of "bad things are bad" and a "revenge is bad".
  78. FGama
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is very good, an excellent game with great story and awesome characters.
    However, some people could not take what happened with Joel and Ellie’s sexuality... that’s why the poor reviews.
    Naughty Dog should have made a survey with the fans... and avoided the nuissance.    … Expand
  79. smodcast
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Folks saying the game is too political are rating it on the same grounds. Drown out the noise. Play this game.
  80. SaberEdge
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the biggest disappointments of all time. I really loved previous Naughty Dog games. I gave Uncharted 2, for example, a full 10 because it was one of the outstanding games of the PS3 generation. I also enjoyed the first The Last of Us game, mainly based on the characters, story and world. Sadly, I can't say the same thing about the The Last of Us Part 2.The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the biggest disappointments of all time. I really loved previous Naughty Dog games. I gave Uncharted 2, for example, a full 10 because it was one of the outstanding games of the PS3 generation. I also enjoyed the first The Last of Us game, mainly based on the characters, story and world. Sadly, I can't say the same thing about the The Last of Us Part 2.

    The Last of Us Part 2 has destroyed the franchise for me. I did not like what they did with the characters and narrative. And, unfortunately, I never thought the gameplay was all that enjoyable in the first game and it's mostly the same here. It wears thin for me. I just don't find it all that fun. So with a terrible narrative and characters, and average gameplay, all I'm left with is a very pretty game. But that isn't enough to make me want to continue playing a game. Most high end games these days look pretty damn amazing. Games now have to actually be enjoyable if they want to stand out and be held in great esteem by gamers.

    Another thing I have to mention is that the game has very obvious woke messaging throughout it. I am so tired of being beat over the head constantly with this same political ideology in every form of entertainment media. And given the fact that this game will likely be played by many young people who aren't aware of the propaganda they are being fed it amounts to a kind of brainwashing. I think this is despicable and should be called out. Most gamers do not want any kind of overt modern political messaging in their games.

    So, in the end I disliked the game for several major reasons: the poor narrative and characters, the average gameplay that I don't get much enjoyment from, and the fact the game is being used as a vehicle for specific political messaging. If Naughty Dog returns to what made games like Uncharted 2 so great I will gladly buy and play their next game. But if they continue down this path of being more concerned about shoehorning their political agenda into a game, instead of making sure it's a great game that can be enjoyed by a wide range of gamers, I will be avoiding their future releases.    … Expand
  81. Anilexeas
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fact that there are so many 0/10s on this game show how hard headed some people are and dont open up to other possibly good stories. If you buy this game, play it all the way through. Its redeming, one of the best stories ive ever experienced and has the greatest character development of any book or movie I have ever seen. This game is a masterpiece in its own right and i agrea it isnt for everyone. I strongly recommend this to any of you but be warned, leave expectations at the door.… Expand
  82. cypherhalo
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Really disappointed by this one. While there is absolutely superb production quality in the acting, graphics, etc; and the combat is fortunately not changed much from the enjoyable combat in the first game, the story is just absolutely terrible. I think of this game like a coat that is super stylish and super comfortable, but smells like rotten eggs. Doesn't matter how stylish orReally disappointed by this one. While there is absolutely superb production quality in the acting, graphics, etc; and the combat is fortunately not changed much from the enjoyable combat in the first game, the story is just absolutely terrible. I think of this game like a coat that is super stylish and super comfortable, but smells like rotten eggs. Doesn't matter how stylish or comfortable the coat is, you wouldn't wear it. Same with this game, great production quality doesn't wash off the stink of a story that is relentlessly dreary, negative, cynical, that disrespects the characters you love from the first game, and has gigantic plot holes to boot. It's really a shame that Naughty Dog messed up the franchise like this, I'm shocked no one at Sony saw this coming and put the kibosh on it. For a company that has had so many good exclusives to mess up one this big is shocking. Get back in touch with gamers guys, actual real gamers.… Expand
  83. Rcj8993
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Other than the graphics, i cant find anything to praise about this game.

    The talent at naughty dog have been cast out. Story has been written inconsistently. Story seems to be placed out of order to purposely miss those emotional notes. Some of these characters dont even seem human. Evidently all the talent seems to be nonexistant in this once great company.
  84. Bodyarm
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Эта игра произвела на меня очень сильное впечатление. На финальных титрах я сидел и плакал.
    Сюжет спорный, но в этом и есть его основная задача: заставить игрока проявить эмоции.
    Таких противоречивых эмоций я не получал ни от одной другой игры. По совокупности всех факторов игра для меня 10 баллов. Да в ней есть грехи, но эмоции от сюжета, от зрелищных и сложных перестрелок перекрывают все    Эта игра произвела на меня очень сильное впечатление. На финальных титрах я сидел и плакал.
    Сюжет спорный, но в этом и есть его основная задача: заставить игрока проявить эмоции.
    Таких противоречивых эмоций я не получал ни от одной другой игры.
    По совокупности всех факторов игра для меня 10 баллов.
    Да в ней есть грехи, но эмоции от сюжета, от зрелищных и сложных перестрелок перекрывают все недочёты.
    Игра переполнена деталями и вниманием к мелочам Будь это окружение или фразы охранников сказанные невзначай.
    Количество объектов на уровнях исчисляется сотнями.
    Детализация запредельная: модно увидеть грязь под ногтями у Элли.
    Не слушайте всех этих людей, кто знает игры за повестку и недостойную судьбу для героев.
    Это игра про жизнь в суровом и жестоком мире и каждый момент этой игры будет не раз вам об этом напоминать.
    Это игра престолов от мира видеоигр в ее лучшие годы    … Expand
  85. luizhenriquefg
    Jul 18, 2021
    1
    Graphics are really good, I think is the best I ever seen, but the gameplay is really repetitive, a lot of parts are very boring and the story is really bad, a lot of unlikable characters
  86. dedalus2k
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Ignore the narrowminded alt-right hate trolls steamrolling this game, which I would estimate a good 80+ percent of the hard negative reviews are. Poor little insecure twits unable to deal with the slightest challenge to how they want to see the world.
    The first TLoU game is one of the few games I've played through more than once. In fact I've lost count of how many times I've played it.    Ignore the narrowminded alt-right hate trolls steamrolling this game, which I would estimate a good 80+ percent of the hard negative reviews are. Poor little insecure twits unable to deal with the slightest challenge to how they want to see the world.
    The first TLoU game is one of the few games I've played through more than once. In fact I've lost count of how many times I've played it. Certainly more than any other. LToU 2 lives up to the original on all counts. At first I was a bit tentative about it. The first few hours felt like a bit of a rehash of the original in a lot of ways, but then the game shifted gears and took off. People hollering about plot holes need to use their imagination and understanding of the human condition. Nothing seems out of character. I think a lot of those comments are simply forced onto it to hide the fact that they've got some personal anti-sjw agenda. Why do they hide it.? Because they know, deep down, that they should be ashamed of themselves for being closed-minded hate mongers.    … Expand
  87. jonmilton89
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost everything is brilliant. Playing as the villain was an odd choice and the pacing was way off. Would've been a 10/10 otherwise.… Expand
  88. rallybilen
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Story, gameplay, sound design, attention to detail is out of this world. I have loved every second of this game. To me it is an emotional rollercoaster with a lot of epic action. It never gets repetitive and every fight feels unique. Touches on topics like what it means to be good/bad and what happens when you fight for survival of the ones you love.
  89. utsavbansal
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Beautiful game, great attention to detail. The story was nice and touching though in the later half it dragged a bit. Same goes for gameplay which at times in the middle sagged a bit. But when it was good, it was awesome. The sheer brutality of the fights made winning them give a kind of primal satisfaction. And playing as the new character was fun too, though their fighting style was moreBeautiful game, great attention to detail. The story was nice and touching though in the later half it dragged a bit. Same goes for gameplay which at times in the middle sagged a bit. But when it was good, it was awesome. The sheer brutality of the fights made winning them give a kind of primal satisfaction. And playing as the new character was fun too, though their fighting style was more Joel like. That made the tactics of tackling similar situations with Ellie and the new character different enough to give the game a dose of freshness. And loved the rope mechanics! Wish there were more uses for it and more puzzles with it even at the risk of making the situation more contrived. Their were times when the suspension of disbelief was questioned a bit, though that's probably a complaint only because the game has set such high standards of realism for itself. Overall a great experience. Recommended for all except for those who dislike violent imagery in games… Expand
  90. alkman
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Я не люблю ЛГБТ сообщества, потому что это неактуально и мерзко для моей страны. Эта пропаганда затмевает все происходящее в игре.

    I dont like gomosexual propoganda because it is not actual and awful for my country and people. This propagande shadows everything in this game. DONT BUY!
  91. DragoonE85
    Jul 9, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last of Us 2 is a Double edge Game on the one hand I loved returning to this world, the character and the game play. But on the other the story has character development, pacing and story problems that take you out of the game leaving you empty. TLoU Introduced a new kind of Zombie game with interesting enemies. NOT JUST fighting Zombie but the other humans struggling to survive. The first game to a broken man that cared about nothing in the whole world, introduces him to a young girl that sheltered optimistic and hopeful, even being born into this desolate situation. Through a story of challenges struggle, survival, these two characters grow and change to become like father and daughter. Till ultimately Joel will give up the world for Ellie. The last of us 2 improves so much Graphics are perfection and I had 0 glitches or problems. Game play was a return of survival and fighting with both Ellie & Abby feeling different. The addition to jump, dodge and go prone were all quality changes. The problem is the story and not that it isn't explained it is but it is poorly done. The game us rushed and feels to long at the same time. Jumping back and forth from Abby to Ellie and flashbacks is all to much. Ellie does not grow in any way and accomplishes nothing. Abby changes so suddenly that it is impossible to care. The game just drags and then comes to a compete stop when Dinna and Ellie are back around Jackson in a almost dreamlike Existence with their child JJ. Which she leaves for teally no reason. Then suprise fireflies are still out there somewhere, Ravages or something another group no explanation or development. In conclusion there is little to care about by the end. Most of the characters are dead, what is left are traumatized, beaten and broken, and even left hating each other.… Expand
  92. rootpl
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Just do yourself a favour and buy it. You won't regret it. Seriously.
  93. icord
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    it is so sad to see such an emotional tale being completely misunderstood and destroyed in the sequel, the game play is dated and has not changed even the slightest from the original game. graphics is fantastic and it makes everything more sad for a game with such a potential.
  94. Ghostmissile
    Jul 9, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics. The only good thing I can say about this game.

    Very repetitive gameplay: Too few enemies, too much looting, some parts are boring and very slow paced.

    Poorly structured campaign: When you're getting to the best part with Ellie, you have to play as Abby for 10 hours. It absolutely breaks the climax.

    Bad character development: People in this game just feel not real and they have no depth. All the new characters are just forgettable.

    Story is simply terrible: Lots of plot holes, weird character behavior, specially at the end. Just not what fans expected of this sequel.

    I will never understand the cheap death of Joel, why Abby wants to be Yara and Lev's best friend, why Ellie spares Abby in the end, etcetera.

    It's a pity that this game could've been so much more. They tried to make a surprising story, and it is. For the worse.

    6/10 for the graphics and some good parts (mainly hospital zone and Rat King).    … Expand
  95. foguss
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    the game is very beautiful, exciting, atmospheric, the characters are good, the game of the year and the best on ps4 .
  96. Bonfire01
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are beautiful and the voice acting is great.

    The gameplay is so-so at best. Moving around the environment is somewhere between functional and uninspiring. Combat is decent for ranged attacks but limited trash for melee, feeling more like something that happens in front of you rather than something you are taking part in.

    Finally the story is a muddled mess. It's not terrible but not great. I feel like a better arrangement and pacing would make for a good story but alas it turns out meh. Also, the people writing the story needed to have a much better idea of the gameplay because it leads to some real clashes between what the character says and what the player has experienced.

    One example that comes to mind is after a LONG gameplay segment fighting through a long section in a building then through a tunnel network where dina is actively saving your ass you finally reach an old theater and Dina is tired and admits she might be pregnant. Ellie rips into her for essentially being a burden and i'm sitting there thinking WTF are you talking about? She just helped you fight a fricking army......

    If you have time to kill and cash to burn I would pick the game up. It's not bad, just not great.    … Expand
  97. Koshzor
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, game is visually beautiful, but it is soooooo boring. No idea who wrote a script, but that person did his job poorly. Nothing is explained. Plot twists are cheap and childish. Characters and NPC don't evoke any emotions but dissapointment in developers. When we kill a pregnant woman we should feel guilt. Instead there is nothing. You kill hundreds of people. You play as serial psycho killer. Not a woman who is trying to survive.… Expand
  98. schleffer
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some complain about LGBTQ+ representation, some complain about having to play as a muscular woman. Those people are obviously ridiculous.

    But then there are those who say that the message of the game is that "revenge is bad." It's, uh, way more complex than that. You don't just play as Abby to show that everyone is the hero of their own story, and that Ellie or Joel could be seen as the villain in someone else's story. You also play as Abby to see what it looks like when someone believes their violence is more justified than someone else's. Abby tells her dad that if she were the immune one, she'd want her dad to perform the operation anyway. That's noble of her, but it's not noble to kill someone in their sleep without their knowledge. She and her dad thought that act of violence was justified (it wasn't).

    And so Joel thinks that killing the Fireflies and the doctor was justified (it wasn't). Abby thinks that killing Joel is justified (it wasn't). Ellie thinks that killing Abby is justified (it isn't). Abby thinks that killing Dina would be justified, because Ellie killed Mel (it isn't).

    Elsewhere, Lev thinks that shaving his head is justified (it is). The Scars think that killing Lev is justified (it isn't). And so Lev stops Abby from killing Ellie. And Ellie stops herself from killing Abby. The cycle only stops when someone decides to stop.

    If it didn't occur to you during the 1st game, while carrying out Joel's act of killing dozens of people, including doctors, to save one person - even if it means that you're damning everyone in the world to continue living in a zombie apocalypse, and lying to and gaslighting the person you claim to love - that this might be morally questionable, something's wrong with you.

    The game never wants you to shift your loyalty to Abby and suddenly hate Ellie. The game wants to expand on the idea it left you with when Joel killed all those people - that you should question your own morality. The game makes you play as Abby while she hunts for Joel and while she attacks Ellie so that it feels BAD when you're attacking a half-dead Abby that's been roasting on a stick in the sun for a few days. Because that should feel bad! It may just be a video game, but you can still feel empathy for characters who have made mistakes. You don't have to like Abby, but you don't need to kill her.    … Expand
  99. boysfan4life88
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game may not take you where wanted, but you are nonetheless pleased where you end up.
  100. lolxdd
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Лучший визуал.
    Лучшее музыкальное сопровождение.
    Геймплей на высоте. По сюжету есть минусы ( и даже значительные), но как целостная картина, выглядит очень сильно. Есть над чем задуматься. (Тут и горечь утраты и любовь и месть, все на должном уровне).Однозначно к покупке.    Лучший визуал.
    Лучшее музыкальное сопровождение.
    Геймплей на высоте.
    По сюжету есть минусы ( и даже значительные), но как целостная картина, выглядит очень сильно. Есть над чем задуматься. (Тут и горечь утраты и любовь и месть, все на должном уровне).Однозначно к покупке.
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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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