The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. PSEVEZ
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Typically I buy games on PS when they get a decent discount but in this specific case I decided to purchase an Extended version on PS Store from the day 1 in order to support Naughty Dog! And I didn't regret: the game looks and feels just marvelous, very deep and made with a huge passion by insanely talented people. This game is meant to be played the way ND meant it to be played andTypically I buy games on PS when they get a decent discount but in this specific case I decided to purchase an Extended version on PS Store from the day 1 in order to support Naughty Dog! And I didn't regret: the game looks and feels just marvelous, very deep and made with a huge passion by insanely talented people. This game is meant to be played the way ND meant it to be played and perceived, from the beginning till the credits in the end. And only then conclude about something you didn't like. Though masterpieces like TLOU2 are made unusual, they actually push the boundaries for the whole game industry. For me it's 10/10.

    I don't know how many of those folks who put bad score actually played the whole 25 hours story (I didn't for now) on the release day or even bought the game. I did - my PS Store order is #206456339819. Share yours too (or disk SN) if you really own your copy!

    P.S. Hey, Metacritic, you should figure out some buyer verification because this review bombing jeopardizes the trust to your site!    … Expand
  2. M1xGarand
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This is pure trash. It is full of political agendas and propaganda. I should say I am surprised they went this way but I am not even surprised at this point. Avoid at all cost.
  3. Game_Cat
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me during the second part of the game: ''Come on, come on, run faster, I don't care about your problems, I don't believe you, I just want this to end faster''.

    This is the most disappointing experience I've ever had in my gaming life. I can't even describe that frustration I felt, when I realized whats going to happen in second part of the game. After completing the game I understood why devs did this, but it didn't help. It took so much work to make such huge locations, but what's the point? In second part I've speed ran them in disgust, skipping all the content, just to know how the story ends. Yes, TLOU2 is much much longer and bigger than the first game but it also much much shallower. Well, I know that my expectations are my problems, but when you've got army of fans huge like that, you can't just **** on their heads.    … Expand
  4. Zampa
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    Thank you ND to creat a Poor Part II only for money, the first 1 was perfect ... today you creat a poor revange story and SPOIL : kill the best character of your game and you creat a poor character like dina .... an simple random pnj
  5. Huvpalto
    Dec 11, 2020
    4
    1. The last of us 2 is as Oscar-bait as a game can get with the cheapest predictable and most manipulative plot points. Not to mention all the lies and manipulations used on fans in trailers and press conferences.

    2. Without spoilers, the game is filled with cheap shots that aim to make you feel bad about yourself and hate the main character. Remember "spec ops: the line"? Well, kinda    1. The last of us 2 is as Oscar-bait as a game can get with the cheapest predictable and most manipulative plot points. Not to mention all the lies and manipulations used on fans in trailers and press conferences.

    2. Without spoilers, the game is filled with cheap shots that aim to make you feel bad about yourself and hate the main character.
    Remember "spec ops: the line"? Well, kinda like that, but cheap, poorly written and doesn't work. Because there it was a clever subversion of a genre and a satire. This on the other hand is just cheap "look, character X is bad and you should feel bad. But look, character Y is good and everyone who hates them is bad".

    3. I wish I couldn't mention it because I want to try to judge this game by its own merit, but since the developers and defenders can't shut about it, I have to address it too:
    Its disgusting how hard do people try to label anyone who doesn't like the story as bigots, transphobic, homophobic, sexist or whatever.
    Having those characters doesn't matter Shouldn't matter if you really want to be inclusive.
    What does matter is trying to use them as shields from criticism and to appear good.

    Graphics - 9 / 10
    Story - 1 / 10
    Gameplay - 7 / 10
    Side note - it's the most accessible game I've ever seen. I don't have any limiting problems now, but having experienced physical trauma that restricted my ability to play games once i felt what its like to not being able to enjoy games. And some people have it there all life. One thing i want to praise this game is all the options to change controls and stuff to make it playable.

    That's why my immense disappointment with the story and the stupid controversy doesn't let me give it a 0/10    … Expand
  6. spartan980
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Formulaic and didn't address the minor issues with the first game. The clicker encounters are drawn out and the "puzzles" are too simplistic. The story is not engaging at all, which was the biggest strength of part 1. Huge disappointment.
  7. GunnerMcDagget
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great game with only a few downsides. I told some friends that I am enjoying it and they got really angry at me. Anyway, fun game.

    Combat has improved since the first game. The addition of a dodge is so helpful and the stealth is amazing. The use of tall grass to sneak around, sneaking around a corner as an enemy looks over the top of the table, it's all extremely intense. Many moments    Great game with only a few downsides. I told some friends that I am enjoying it and they got really angry at me. Anyway, fun game.

    Combat has improved since the first game. The addition of a dodge is so helpful and the stealth is amazing. The use of tall grass to sneak around, sneaking around a corner as an enemy looks over the top of the table, it's all extremely intense. Many moments have your heart racing and after triggering an enemy and just surviving a frenetic fight, I leaped to my fight and punched the air.

    The environments are amazing. They allow you so many different ways to handle a fight or avoid the fight altogether.

    The story is bleak but engaging and pretty full on. Maybe skip this if you have depression issues.

    My only downsides so far is that I've encountered a couple of bugs. Nothing game breaking. The loot searching can get tiresome as well but that's like any other survival horror and it adds to the intensity.

    Last of Us was one of my all time favourite games. This one is at least as good, possibly better than the first. Overall would highly recommend.    … Expand
  8. AndSmart
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Потрясающее произведение. Не подвели Naughty Dog. Тяжёлая, грустная история Элли прям в сердце. Хотелось бы в будущем увидеть продолжение, не хочется так отпускать её. Титры с музыкой до слёз просто. Жалею что не взял расширенное издание с цифровым саундтреком, он прекрасен.Потрясающее произведение. Не подвели Naughty Dog. Тяжёлая, грустная история Элли прям в сердце. Хотелось бы в будущем увидеть продолжение, не хочется так отпускать её. Титры с музыкой до слёз просто. Жалею что не взял расширенное издание с цифровым саундтреком, он прекрасен.
  9. MandoMandalore
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    Woke mess. If you are awake you'll be disgusted with what they've done to this franchise.
  10. FWG21
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    While te graphics are stunning and the gameplay pleasant I loved the 1'st game for the story. The Part II tries so hard to be different and shock the player that it fails. The game makes you do things, later to show you that they were not good, but as a player you don't care about the "moral" or "lesson" because it was never your choice. It tries so hard to turn your world around and toWhile te graphics are stunning and the gameplay pleasant I loved the 1'st game for the story. The Part II tries so hard to be different and shock the player that it fails. The game makes you do things, later to show you that they were not good, but as a player you don't care about the "moral" or "lesson" because it was never your choice. It tries so hard to turn your world around and to make you look at thing from different perspective but it's so impudent that you loose desire to play it at all. Spending 10hs with our antagonist, shoving pregnancy-surprises again and again and the ending that leads to nothing. What a let down of a game that fans were waiting for 7 years.… Expand
  11. Tule24
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took me 30 hours and 37 minutes to beat the game. I cried when Joel died but it game me motivation to kill everyone in the game. The graphics were amazing and the game-play is fun. I see why they made Abbey buff so you can see her at the end super skinny after being on that cross. I loved the car chase scene with Jesse and the Nora chase scene especially.The game had many scenes that reminded me of the Uncharted series and the combat is super brutal. The game game me many emotions and I'm so glad I got to experience this Masterpiece.… Expand
  12. ferycolection
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Amazing Story. Amazing Game Play. Amazing Design. Amazing Graphics. Every Things In Dark And Fantastic.
  13. monkeyking0815
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Stunning visuals, state of the art presentation, addictive gameplay and mechanics, the last of us part 2 is a perfect example what a modern game can achieve. Thank you naughty dog, for not playing it save in regards of the story. This could have been a by-the-numbers-attempt to please everyone. It is not, and that is great. This is part of the reason naughty dog is one of the top studiosStunning visuals, state of the art presentation, addictive gameplay and mechanics, the last of us part 2 is a perfect example what a modern game can achieve. Thank you naughty dog, for not playing it save in regards of the story. This could have been a by-the-numbers-attempt to please everyone. It is not, and that is great. This is part of the reason naughty dog is one of the top studios out there today. So buckle up and enjoy the ride! Don´t let the hate in the user reviews get to you. This is truly one of the great gaming experiences of 2020.… Expand
  14. drconman11
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A truly gripping and shocking story, using before unthought of storytelling techniques, combined with the most polished and detailed gameplay in any video game to date. A beautiful and pertinent follow up to the first game, a must play.
  15. FallenStar
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    May this game burn in the darkest pits of hell along with the people that wrote this unbelievable garbage spitting entirely on the original game and its characters
  16. Xavier1415
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    There was nothing enjoyable about this game. Go waste your money on another game.
  17. scubasteve70381
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Not sure what these other reviews are talking about. I thought the game was fantastic.
  18. ash999ik
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I think The Last of Us Part 2 is the best game of this generation. Buttloads of cutscene and uninspired gameplay makes the game essentially a movie with filler gameplay contents. I might sound like I'm criticising the game but in reality the opposite is true. Now, I can watch last of us the movie with my favourite youtuber/streamer without missing out on anything, which is a revolutionaryI think The Last of Us Part 2 is the best game of this generation. Buttloads of cutscene and uninspired gameplay makes the game essentially a movie with filler gameplay contents. I might sound like I'm criticising the game but in reality the opposite is true. Now, I can watch last of us the movie with my favourite youtuber/streamer without missing out on anything, which is a revolutionary concept and a very pro consumer decision by Naughty Dogs.… Expand
  19. Sageflash
    Jul 14, 2020
    5
    THE GOOD:
    -Beautiful post-apocalyptic visual; lush, green environment as set piece.
    -Gorgeous state-of-the-art graphics -Control and gameplay-wise similar to the 1st TLOU -Very user-friendly shortcuts for accessing map, item, crafting, etc. -Battling the Infected and humans are FUN. THE BAD: -Very HEAVY with political agenda related to LGBTQ and FEMINISM. Too much SJW stuffs that    THE GOOD:
    -Beautiful post-apocalyptic visual; lush, green environment as set piece.
    -Gorgeous state-of-the-art graphics
    -Control and gameplay-wise similar to the 1st TLOU
    -Very user-friendly shortcuts for accessing map, item, crafting, etc.
    -Battling the Infected and humans are FUN.

    THE BAD:
    -Very HEAVY with political agenda related to LGBTQ and FEMINISM. Too much SJW stuffs that are being forcefully slammed onto players' faces.
    -Really MESSY in terms of pacing and story direction; it jumbles in and out with flashbacks, the flashbacks are ALL OVER the place.
    -Unrewarding ending, no joy and satisfaction felt after done 30+hours playing it.

    THE CONCLUSION:
    -The game could be (kinda?) saved actually if Neil Druckmann made the game into THREE DIFFERENT STORY MODES rather than combining Ellie's and Abby's stories altogether in one single playthrough. So the first playthrough would be "Ellie's Story", the second playthrough would be "Abby's Story", and the final playthrough would be "Redemption", or "Conclusion".
    -The game is only worth for RENTING, not buying. If you haven't play the 1st TLOU and just want to straight dive in to TLOU 2, then just RENT IT, don't buy it.
    -If you collect video games, and you want to add TLOU Part 2 to your collection, be my guest, but it's cheaper to buy the SECOND HAND one. It's not worth the full price.    … Expand
  20. Darkprince1984
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 12 hours in and it's a masterpiece. Don't believe the incels and the salty trolls. Most of them haven't even played the game, let alone experienced it. FYI, killing off a beloved character doesn't equate to bad writing or story. IT'S A VIDEO GAME. It has to be judged by everything not story. Gameplay is samey but refined, the polish is incredible (it's a naughty dog after all) and the music and tone is phenomenal. This is already feeling like my GOTY. Form your own opinions ppl, not what the mob says and in this particular case, ignore the negative user scores.… Expand
  21. BreakingBadBR
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    "Preconceituíche" precisa falar mais ? Já perdeu a graça só de mandar essa, nem vou jogar mais onde já se viu quem têm preconceito com um sanduíche coitado mo delícia de frango.

    Jogo repleto de lacres, maconha, fascismo, sapatagem, ideologia de genero, grávida pulando de 5 metros de altura hahaha QUE IDIOTA .

    Esse jogo é um mar de chorume
  22. Samyar91
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I’ve been playing it since day 1 release...and I just finished it..I shed tears many times..my mind was into the game and it’s atmosphere..the plot is so powerfull,way beyond my expectations...I’ve never seen such a story not in a movie or book or video games..I have to say congrats to niel druckman and his team for giving us a masterpiece..and made our life better than before thisI’ve been playing it since day 1 release...and I just finished it..I shed tears many times..my mind was into the game and it’s atmosphere..the plot is so powerfull,way beyond my expectations...I’ve never seen such a story not in a movie or book or video games..I have to say congrats to niel druckman and his team for giving us a masterpiece..and made our life better than before this game...I don’t know how they made this artistic game perfect in all aspect..just can say thank you and congrats to whole naughty dog… Expand
  23. Marlonmontesso
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game features the incredible continuation of the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of us, in which our biggest problems are caused by humans and not by the dead. The Last of us part II is the example of overcoming, exceeding all expectations and showing how rich the franchise universe is.
  24. HamletDTD
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful and a must play for anyone with a PS4. This goes on the list with God of war, horizon zero dawn and spider man as best of this generation
  25. Coderway
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece unlike anything I've ever experienced. Beyond the stunning graphics, excellent level design, amazing audio, and compelling game-play challenges, this game's storytelling is pioneering in ways that I can't fully describe. It is an emotionally brutal yet utterly captivating experience, especially if you played part 1. Days after finishing the game, IThe Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece unlike anything I've ever experienced. Beyond the stunning graphics, excellent level design, amazing audio, and compelling game-play challenges, this game's storytelling is pioneering in ways that I can't fully describe. It is an emotionally brutal yet utterly captivating experience, especially if you played part 1. Days after finishing the game, I am still processing a mess of deep feelings that this game artfully evoked in me. There are moments in this game that are designed to make you angry and emotionally frustrated. I strongly encourage players to keep playing and push through those moments. They have an important purpose. And they are balanced by heartwarming moments of joy and love that you don't want to miss. I also recommend that, upon completing the game, you reflect deeply upon what you feel. Personally, I found myself still projecting the emotional state of characters I played, and I was experiencing the same internal conflict and difficulty of letting go. These feelings were far stronger than anything I have ever felt from any other story in any media. I believe this is a result of the genius of Naughty Dog's style of interactive storytelling. In a movie or a book, I often sympathize with characters. But in The Last of Us Part II, I find myself deeply empathizing with playable characters. It has been a revelatory experience.… Expand
  26. RicoC
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, this really was a disappointing, horrible, unnecessary sequel. They kill our favorite hero Joel in the first few chapters. Then they spend half the game forcing you to play as his murderer. This game wasn't made to entertain the fans. It's just preachy BS. Please avoid so they stop making this type of drivel.… Expand
  27. Moto760
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    I personally didn’t like the direction of the game and story. I think this game was more about a social agenda and being politically correct above all else. I enjoyed TLoU when it first came out but I think ND missed the mark with TLoU2 and simply did not deliver the same quality with story and likable characters as they did in the first one. Most professional reviewers seem to be rubberI personally didn’t like the direction of the game and story. I think this game was more about a social agenda and being politically correct above all else. I enjoyed TLoU when it first came out but I think ND missed the mark with TLoU2 and simply did not deliver the same quality with story and likable characters as they did in the first one. Most professional reviewers seem to be rubber stamping perfect scores because it is the popular thing to do. Having said that this is my final thoughts. The way I see it is like this. 1. The user scores are not the work of haters alone. 2. Review scores shouldn’t mean anything to anyone. You should judge the game yourself personally and make a decision on whether you like it or not. 3. PlayStation fans and TLoU fans have a lot to do with that user score. 4. The user score will probably get worse. 5. Obviously, some (a lot) major professional reviewers simply rubber stamped a perfect score just because. 6. I know all the leaks and know what happens. I personally do not like the direction of the game at all. 7. People should enjoy the game based on if they like it. Others opinions simply shouldn’t matter. Playing games is a person endeavor and each person gets out of it what they want.… Expand
  28. Spelpojken_se
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Gameplay, story and grafix are all outstanding.
    Loved every moment. 2 weeks until Paper Mario, it’s gonna feel like going back to the stone age. Boy saves pink Girl. After Marcus, John, Nathan, Link even pac-man, it feels soooo f***kn good to have ONE game that is about a girl but plays as a good game. That not the reason for giving it a 10. The reason is at this game is awesome and every    Gameplay, story and grafix are all outstanding.
    Loved every moment. 2 weeks until Paper Mario, it’s gonna feel like going back to the stone age. Boy saves pink Girl. After Marcus, John, Nathan, Link even pac-man, it feels soooo f***kn good to have ONE game that is about a girl but plays as a good game. That not the reason for giving it a 10. The reason is at this game is awesome and every true gamer out there owes it to them selves to play this.    … Expand
  29. Eloyjf
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    Here is a review of a player who paid to own the game and not a journalist SJW, graduated in communism from Gamergate.
    here we like to play video games, unlike those journalists who put their fingers up and say: ah! this offends me!
    -The last of us part 2 is a good game and delivers a heavier atmosphere for the game, the proposal is good and unexpected experience. -My opposite side    Here is a review of a player who paid to own the game and not a journalist SJW, graduated in communism from Gamergate.
    here we like to play video games, unlike those journalists who put their fingers up and say: ah! this offends me!
    -The last of us part 2 is a good game and delivers a heavier atmosphere for the game, the proposal is good and unexpected experience.
    -My opposite side about the game is that Neil Druckmann wants to force a saturated and ridiculous agenda in this game. TLOU2 is a franchise that does not need a social political position to be made.
    Naughty Dog is expressing political positions,this is very bad,is necessary to be aware of it.

    -history- 4/10
    - soundtrack- 9/10
    -visual-10/10
    -gameplay-8/10
    -use-10/10
    -Final Result: 8 / 10-    … Expand
  30. RomeoArnone
    Jun 27, 2020
    10

    The Last of Us: Part II is the pinnacle of the gaming industry.
    As a full package, it is unmatched in its visuals, gameplay, story, and interactivity. If you have a PS4, there is no reason why you shouldn't play this game. Some will hate on the twists and turns that the story throws your way - but that is the entire point. The games entire intention is make you think, make you
    The Last of Us: Part II is the pinnacle of the gaming industry.

    As a full package, it is unmatched in its visuals, gameplay, story, and interactivity.

    If you have a PS4, there is no reason why you shouldn't play this game.

    Some will hate on the twists and turns that the story throws your way - but that is the entire point. The games entire intention is make you think, make you uncomfortable, and make you question what you thought you understood and felt about the series. It's bold, risky, and breathtaking in how it comes together and what it amounts to.

    This is a mature game not just in its subject matter, but in what it sets out to do.

    They'll be teaching this game in classrooms years from now.

    10/10    … Expand
  31. edulikapuma
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Unbelievably good and by far the best game of PS4’s lifespan. It’s bold, original and it will make you feel all sorts of things. Pretty much every aspect is perfect but it’s really the story, specially in its final moments, that will leave a lump in your throat for a long time to come. Please do not believe the short-sighted reviews, this game really is one for the books.
  32. NagMyDoor
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Rate is 10 because of crazy haters, real rate is 8. This game is really gives me unusual expirience. I didn’t like looking at events from both sides at first, but then the second part of the game became much better for me than the first. The second part presented a new narrative experience that was not there before. But for the main plot topics, the developers had to sacrifice functionalRate is 10 because of crazy haters, real rate is 8. This game is really gives me unusual expirience. I didn’t like looking at events from both sides at first, but then the second part of the game became much better for me than the first. The second part presented a new narrative experience that was not there before. But for the main plot topics, the developers had to sacrifice functional characters, which I did not like. I did not understand the ending right away, for this I had to remember the game and look for answers, because the reason for the act was much deeper than other similar moments in the scenario. Gameplay is awesome. There are transfers to only 2-3 encounters, the rest is great. Graphics, technology and details ofc amazing too… Expand
  33. Boon_Hala
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU 2 это очень смелый скачок в видеоигровой драматургии с отточенными до блеска механиками первой части, которые разбавили новыми особенностями, углубляющие геймплей, с чудесными визуалом и звуком. Люди, ругающие игру, либо не разбираются в играх и кино вообще, либо изучили Part II по трем мемам и сливам.
    Скажу о самом ненавистном в интернете. То, как поступили с Джоэлом.
    Смерть Джоэла очевидна не только сюжетно, но и мотивированно. После этой сцены вы чувствуете гнев и ненависть, но пускаете их явно не в то русло, выставляя игре 0 из 10. Сценаристы умно прикинули, что заставит вас ненавидеть главного злодея сильнее всего, поэтому и убили Джоэла. Никаких скрытых подтекстов о победе феминизма или унижении белого мужчины нет и в помине. Джоэлу уделено достаточно много времени и все сцены с ним трогательные и захватывающие. Есть даже сегмент, в котором практически целиком передается дух оригинальной игры, что сильно бьет по ностальгии. И если бы эта игра была просто копией первой части об очередных приключениях, она была бы блеклой повторюшкой своей старшей сестры.
    TLOU 2 не плюет на оригинал, не пытается его переписать и не хочет внушить в головы игрокам SJW-трактовки, как заверяют многие, кто даже в игру не играл. TLOU 2 грамотно играет на чувствах и воспоминаниях игрока, преподнося ему яркие моменты и трогательные сцены, а потом рушит их суровой реальностью и демонстрирует, что жизнь не так уж и однозначна, что дорогие вещи могут легко потеряться, и что самое главное, порой, в попытке вернуть что-то важное для себя, мы пересекаем пути другим, запуская производство человеческой боли и потери снова.
    Видеоигровой индустрии нужны такие проекты, которые будут выворачивать наизнанку и очень хорошо встряхивать игроков.
    TLOU 2 очень сильно играет на чувствах игроков. И не все игроки корректно и правильно выплескивают свой гнев через наезды на разработчиков. Если они получили этот гнев в процессе игры из-за сюжета и важных сюжетных поворотов, пускай там они его и оставят, потому что так игра и задумывалась.    … Expand
  34. dreamcast900
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    if you give this a low ratings game you all need to go to the doctor, so what he die, the walking dead is the same way your fav person dies in that too, don't be stupid
  35. Corematt
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!
    The game shouldn't be the one you want it to be. Just open your mind and give the story to drive.
  36. MrEddie26
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Отрабатывающий повесточку глупый хлам от Дракмана с отвратными персонажами и отвратным детским сюжетом.
  37. KrosziZ
    Oct 3, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us, 2013 = masterpiece. I've played through it at least 5 times. The Last of Us Part 2 = sure to continue the saga, it will only get better in this release, and those to come...or so I thought. The recipe for success was all there, stellar in every aspect. The characters, the bond they developed, a formidable, masculine lead character with a southern drawl in a post apocalyptic, survival of the fittest setting, stellar combat and stealth mechanics, impeccable voice acting, not to mention the graphics. What they were able to squeeze out of a PS3 is astounding.

    I began this game with measured hopes and expectations. The world is such a strange place in 2020. Artists can't express themselves the way they once could for fear of offending the shrieking, blathering, petulant, "anxiety" ridden imbeciles that will denounce anything that doesn't depict every "marginalized" minority in existence in a completely improbable heroic, or otherwise traditionally masculine role.

    Neil C u c k m a n has essentially injected his once beloved triumph with a lethal dose of wokeness. Ruthless combatants are are at least 80% female. Both fatherly figures, Joel and Tommy, are removed from the story. Joel is immediately killed off, and Tommy is non existent. From the first game, I felt as if the universe was totally immersive and a real life possibility, like it was as close to a simulation as you could get. The guys you were fighting were total sons of **** but they thought the same of you. It was survival of the fittest, the way things would be post apocalypse. All that was left roaming the streets or occupying contested territory were the hardest men, fighting the infected and their rival humans. The reality of the world is simply that women would not assume the same roles as men, as fighters, hunters, and gatherers. They would be the nurturers, doctors, child bearers, cooks, shopkeepers, etc. The way this world was depicted in part 2 was wholly fictional and completely destroyed my experience. I felt as if this game could have been as great as the first, possibly better had it not been beaten down and dragged through the mud by an sjw agenda.

    The artwork is undeniable, it's visually breathtaking, the sound design completely immerses you, the combat has only improved from the first game. The level of detail is remarkable. Shooting an enemy's arm off, blowing them apart from a trip mine, the reflections of water, tracks in the snow, unique dialog between enemies as a result of your actions. But all of this is ruined by such imprudent, foolish nonsense that it almost goes down in flames. I have little to no desire to replay it. I can't help but be annoyed by the unlikeable characters I'm forced to accompany throughout the experience. I wanted Manny to get smoked in the first 5 minutes. I almost had to admit myself to the hospital to have my eyes surgically reset, because they rolled almost completely back into my skull when I found out that the obviously late term pregnant, short-haired girl was gonna leave the wire and come on an adventure. Then there's that part where you hoist her up to a shelf, and she uses her gut to leverage herself and climb up. Then later they start with the trans nonsense. Ok, if you want a chick to think she's a dude, and you see fit to encourage such mental illness, why draw attention to the fact that she's pretending to be a dude? Just let it ride, that way she is accepted right? But no, that's not what it's about. You don't get attention for being a victim that way.

    In summation, they've crapped all over what should have been a follow up to a truly incredible, innovative, ground breaking game. This could have been a franchise that was simply unrivaled. Instead, they've traded away their future for a totally nonsensical movement and subsequent diatribe against what I feel is the majority of their audience, and gamers. I can't totally trash it, but I certainly can't praise it.    … Expand
  38. Ricardop
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego. el gameplay es muy entretenido, los gráficos sublimes y la historia da para debate.
    Si lees esto, de seguro quieres o afirmar tu idea de que este juego es malo porque la muerte de Joel o el final es una porqueria. También puede ser el caso de que te gusto el juego y quieres reafirmar esa idea. Pues eso es bueno, debatir sobre las cosas siempre han sido buenas. NO SEAS COMO ELLIE, no dejes que tus emociones de hagan hacer algo estúpido y perderlo todo.    … Expand
  39. ManualTiga
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    The story is terrible. The first is so good, this is rushed and lazy.
    Graphics OK, bu cmon, after a masterpiece you gave is this? Its ridiculous.
  40. illit12
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Al final aún con todos los spoilers, y la muerte a mi parecer, mal llevada de joel, el juego se merece todos los elogios.… Expand
  41. anfil18
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    Juegazo. Una ambientacion brutal con unos escenarios increibles y detallados con una jugabilidad buena, La historia es brutal ( no apta para todos ) ya que te pone en la piel de dos perspectivas contrarias hacia un mismo desenlace. No quiero hacer “spoilers” pero Joel.... recordar en el primer juego su apto al “salvar” a Ellie.
  42. Nandoseraph
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Game with fantastic graphics. The gameplay is sometimes repetitive and monotonous, but it is very good. The story is controversial. She is very well tied with the story of the first game. However it takes us out of the comfort zone, as it shows us that Joel and Ellie are not heroes. Perhaps that is why many did not like it, but it is a unique experience. Give the game a chance and drawGame with fantastic graphics. The gameplay is sometimes repetitive and monotonous, but it is very good. The story is controversial. She is very well tied with the story of the first game. However it takes us out of the comfort zone, as it shows us that Joel and Ellie are not heroes. Perhaps that is why many did not like it, but it is a unique experience. Give the game a chance and draw your own conclusions… Expand
  43. DotExplorer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Truly, truly powerful, nuanced, sensitive, complex art. It doesn't trap itself by wanting to be safe at any point and feels like something unique and just emotionally amazing. The structure is genius. Druckmann somehow topped the first game. The ending is the best I've seen in a game, by far.
  44. isthatcaio
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
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  45. Stranger_Things
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    For the first 10 hours I thought it was a great game and couldn't understand the negative review, albeit Joel's death was undeserved. Then you play as abby...
  46. benkhouya
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    a perfect video game!
    a perfect video game!
    a perfect video game!
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    a perfect video game!
  47. mon_era
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    There's no downplaying what Naughty Dog has achieved on a technical level. The graphics and gameplay are absolutely stunning and incredible. The customization on the way you want to play your playthrough is far ahead of anything Naughty Dog has put out before.
  48. JAMAS449
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game is wonderful. the story is realistic in the extreme. I liked it, not 100%, I would change some things, I liked the game but I understand the point of view of those who didn't like it.
  49. bona
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game ! Very dark and amazing story, you have a rollercoaster of feelings and it concludes masterfully. A True masterpiece.
  50. MrKatsu
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    I was a huge fan of the first game. I was fine with so many things in this game. The roles going to women and people of color. Totally fine with that. The writing is so bad, and the direction so abysmal that it made me NOT want to play the game. I powered through but spent about 1/3 of the game playing a character I utterly despised in order to play the game I wanted. The director took aI was a huge fan of the first game. I was fine with so many things in this game. The roles going to women and people of color. Totally fine with that. The writing is so bad, and the direction so abysmal that it made me NOT want to play the game. I powered through but spent about 1/3 of the game playing a character I utterly despised in order to play the game I wanted. The director took a chance at being edgy and failed miserably. Fell flat on his face. This is a true shame as the technically aspects of it were very good. Possibly the best looking atmosphere of any game I've every played. The animations and voice work were absolutely phenomenal, but none of that matters if you hate picking up the controller. Seriously, I spent over 30 hours playing this game, and it feels gross. I wanted to give it a chance, but in the end, it was an absolute failure. A game that you want to like but the director makes you hate playing it? 0 out of 10. What's the point of it being a game then?… Expand
  51. ferncai
    Jul 13, 2020
    2
    The graphics are awesome, arguably next gen console. The gameplay is almost the same as the first game, so if you enjoyed it, you will like it here. The narrative is a mess, very bad. The writers tried to make you feel bad playing for a revenge story, but the choices that are made by the characters are laughable, it is far from what would happen in the real world. I just played it untilThe graphics are awesome, arguably next gen console. The gameplay is almost the same as the first game, so if you enjoyed it, you will like it here. The narrative is a mess, very bad. The writers tried to make you feel bad playing for a revenge story, but the choices that are made by the characters are laughable, it is far from what would happen in the real world. I just played it until the end because I payed full launch price. If I knew the story beforehand, I would never by this.… Expand
  52. ndy090
    Jul 23, 2020
    4
    Being force fed political correctness ruined the experience for me. Other than that it is the same as the first game gameplay wise and the graphics are great.
  53. artificeprime
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To see the world through the eyes of your enemy. In most games, the acts of the characters we play as are portrayed as just or treated as escapism. In this, we play as characters who do terrible things and those acts aren't justified. It is a tale of consequence. How I felt about the characters at the beginning was very different from how I felt about them at the end. I think that is why it is so divisive. The characters you play as make a lot of choices that can be hard to accept and the player has no control over those decisions. In some ways, it's like the end sequence of the Last of Us 1, we don't chose who the characters are for better or worse.

    In terms of visual and sound quality, its at the highest level. The character modeling, environments, animation, lighting and FX are all among the best of any game I have seen. That's been said by countless people so I will focus on my experience overall.

    The gameplay is split between two characters, Ellie and Abby. About an hour into Abby's story, after being saved by Joel, Abby and her friends turn on Joel, murdering him in front of Ellie. This act makes Abby incredibly hard to like and makes playing as her feel like a huge betrayal. For everyone who loved Joel in the first game, playing as the character who brutally murders him, especially after he just saved her life is hard. With that said, I think that is the point, from very early on, the player gets to share Ellie's feelings of hate. To me, that was an effective part of the experience. Most of the characters aren't ideal but they are believable and multidimensional. Almost every character makes many bad decisions, they were hard to like but by the end I could empathize with them, even if I still couldn't agree with them. I don't think you need to like the characters for the game to be good though. The game isn't trying to tell you that these characters are justified in their actions, it is taking you through the series of events that shape their view of each other, themselves and the world. in that I felt it was very effective.

    The first half of the game you mainly play as Ellie hunting Abby. Along the way, Ellie finds and kills Abby's friends and accomplices one by one. The problem is, most of Abby's friends didn't take part in killing Joel, so for Ellie, killing them is not satisfying. it doesn't lessen her hatred because she doesn't associate them with the act. She is almost singularly focused on killing Abby. She risks everyone she loves and kills any person that gets in her way. As I played further and further, I found myself losing respect for Ellie, she continued to make choices that I could not justify. In the first game, Ellie pretty much kills people out of self defense but in this game she is the hunter. Most of her kills can still be attributed to survival but progressively more of her kills are unnecessary. Other characters start pointing out that the people she is killing are not so different from them and ask Ellie what Joel might have done to cause people to come after him. Ellie almost always brushes it off, looking for reasons to distinguish the people she kills from herself and the people she loves. She acknowledges that Joel hurt a lot of people but never seems to consider that the people who killed him had similar motives to her own. At first it seems like Ellie isn't aware of what Joel did at the end of the Last of Us, but then a flashback reveals she learned the truth before the beginning of the game. She already knew Joel killed the Fireflies. I thought she wouldn't learn the truth until later in the story and that would shift her perspective but she already knew. She is too emotionally driven by her hatred to care. Ellie eventually kills nearly everyone Abby cares about. Yet if she doesn't kill Abby, to her, it was all for nothing. She can't live without finishing it.

    Playing as Abby starts off difficult. Even though I had begun to sympathize with her, I couldn't look past what she did to Joel. Playing as her doesn't undo her crimes but it shows them in a different context. Seeing all that she has lost and learning about her enemies perspective reveals not only her humanity but the humanity of others as well. Her journey is not only similar to Ellie's, by the end it is similar to Joel's. In many ways, by the end, Abby becomes a similar person to who Joel was in The Last of Us 1. Just like Joel, she carries guilt but lives to protect a child, a child that has come to represent hope for the future. Abby has the opportunity to kill Ellie but chooses mercy because she has seen her enemy clearly and knows killing her won't make things better. Even after being shown mercy though Ellie can't let go, she needs to complete her quest, years later she is haunted by it. Only after Ellie has Abby's life in her hands does she realize their similarity. She comes to a similar conclusion as Abby. She lets her go and lives with the loss and the consequences of what she has done    … Expand
  54. DocTV
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    I was absolutely duped into buying this game by the endless misleading commercials by Naughty Dog. The story was an abomination and a full slap in the face to any die hard fan. For the record, The Transgender character and Ellie Sexual preference is no factor in this review. Love is love and a bad game is just a bad game.

    I will admit it was a digitally beautiful game, waisted by this    I was absolutely duped into buying this game by the endless misleading commercials by Naughty Dog. The story was an abomination and a full slap in the face to any die hard fan. For the record, The Transgender character and Ellie Sexual preference is no factor in this review. Love is love and a bad game is just a bad game.

    I will admit it was a digitally beautiful game, waisted by this horrible story. The game play was easy but a bit boring, throw a rope, shoot a gun, figure out a puzzle. The endless safe cracking and code breaking was annoying after a while. Practicing the guitar was also annoying after a while. None of this helped me enjoy the game.

    This game was just not fun. I played it all the way through and deleted it soon after. I am now replaying Last Of Us, specifically so I can shot the doctor in the head. I believe I will use the torch thrower this time.    … Expand
  55. msl555
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This game did to the original game, same as the Last Jedi did to Star Wars. If your looking to play a game to escape all this political crap that surrounds us, your out of luck. Bend the knee or stand your ground... You choose.
  56. ReeferMad
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the most complex stories ever in a game, thematically and gameplay wise. A masterpiece of duality. Don’t let the memes or the spoilers ruin the game for you. I knew the spoilers but nothing could take me away from the connective tissue of the narrative that makes Naughty Dog a master of storytelling. The game is meant to be completed to the end credits. A mature game thatProbably one of the most complex stories ever in a game, thematically and gameplay wise. A masterpiece of duality. Don’t let the memes or the spoilers ruin the game for you. I knew the spoilers but nothing could take me away from the connective tissue of the narrative that makes Naughty Dog a master of storytelling. The game is meant to be completed to the end credits. A mature game that the mob mentality can’t seem to see through. It speaks to the complexities of revenge in a post pandemic world. There were new supeises on every frame. I can’t recommend it highly enough.… Expand
  57. ILoveBF1
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    Story: 0/3
    Nonsense, Unnecessary, Poorly written, and add to that the forced SJW ****
    Gameplay: 2/3
    Good graphics
    Enjoyment: 0/4
    Just pure disappointment.
    TOTAL: 2/10
  58. Qofniak
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    The Last Of Us 2 ha ricevuto molte critiche dagli utenti. Molti hanno pensato fosse per ragioni politiche, si sono susseguiti articoli e opinioni che dicevano così. Che fosse una pioggia di odio verso particolari tematiche. Ci avevo pure creduto, e sono andato fino in fondo al gioco prima di leggere le critiche per evitare di avere un pregiudizio. Non dovreste leggere metacritic se nonThe Last Of Us 2 ha ricevuto molte critiche dagli utenti. Molti hanno pensato fosse per ragioni politiche, si sono susseguiti articoli e opinioni che dicevano così. Che fosse una pioggia di odio verso particolari tematiche. Ci avevo pure creduto, e sono andato fino in fondo al gioco prima di leggere le critiche per evitare di avere un pregiudizio. Non dovreste leggere metacritic se non volete spoiler, ma non troverete molti riferimenti a quelle tematiche, solo la pura verità. È noioso, ripetitivo all'inverosimile, troppo troppo lungo, e a livello narrativo è un insulto al primo capitolo per motivi che non sto a spiegarvi. Vorrei solo indietro le 22 ore che ho investito a guardare uno schermo pieno di odiosa grana davanti a un frame completamente impastato per poter andare avanti nella storia, con la frustrazione di voler sapere come va a finire, ma la costante consapevolezza che sia una puttanata galattica. Però le cutscene hanno una grafica mostruosa (dietro la onnipresente grana fotografica gigante), è una gioia per gli occhi in moltissimi momenti. E la storia, nonostante allungata all'inverosimile, riesce comunque a commuovere in alcuni frangenti verso la fine. Fa riflettere, fa provare emozioni forti. Il fatto che non stia in piedi è un altro paio di maniche. Bravi tutti.… Expand
  59. maddux1188
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The game is playable. It’s an agenda filled game with very little redeeming value as a story. It’s actually insulting and I am writing this brief review to do my part to put an end to games that serve this agenda and masquerade it as good storytelling. This game has boring repetitive combat and on the nose writing that says, “ Men bad. Woman good.” All the characters are unlikable.The game is playable. It’s an agenda filled game with very little redeeming value as a story. It’s actually insulting and I am writing this brief review to do my part to put an end to games that serve this agenda and masquerade it as good storytelling. This game has boring repetitive combat and on the nose writing that says, “ Men bad. Woman good.” All the characters are unlikable. Especially Abby. The game plays so it gets a 1. Thanks Naughty Dog.… Expand
  60. DimaPs4Gamer
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    i`m really disappointed with plot and "new revolution game play". I hope Sony will not continue doing another games in this universe.
  61. coke01
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    So much salt on here! I can agree with some of the points people are making, but honestly, its not that bad. I enjoyed it, and you should judge for yourself. Typical revenge story, but I like how they make you feel for each side.
  62. lolsummxoxo
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. Awesome graphics, awesome gameplay and great story. Its worth several playthroughs
  63. Shuffur
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Boring, boring, boring.
    Bugs, bugs, bugs. Bad history, bad history, bad history. Content lgtb, really? Please it's a game no adult movie...
  64. Pi4
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Джоэл, прости, мы все проебали...
    Дракман переиграл самого себя! это не то, что должно было быть, слишком затянуто, слишком много лишнего, держат за дурачка, акцентируя много на символизме, будто народ тупой и не поймет.
  65. Syblues
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    What a nice game , nice second chapter , but he's not the perfect game ^^'
  66. Lcp
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece, it’s a shame people won’t experience what being a human being truly is until they play this game.
  67. Burretploof
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is absolutely amazing to me how many people see Joel as a hero and are just mad that he's killed off.

    Joel is a terribly selfish and violent human being. His decision at the end of the first game is understandable - but it doesn't make him a hero. At all.
    In many ways he did have it coming and it would've been pretty cliché and boring if he was just given a lame, bog-standard redemption arc (and, I mean, he kind of got one in this game... at least somewhat).

    While the pacing is off and certain parts of the story are messy, it is a very compelling and exciting experience. It's certainly one of the better "video game stories".    … Expand
  68. pikapika175
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Very good game, very big emotions, thanks this game, it's amazing, graphic10/10
  69. berthoy
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, everything is good in this game, the sound design, the level design, the gameplay... nothing bad to say about this game
  70. Julianfvp
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Only those who played know how good the story is. It cannot be evaluated by those who read spoilers without the context that only the whole game provides.
  71. zakeador
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    the last of us parte 2 se ha convertido por meritos propios en el mayor baluarte técnico y argumetal. todo un referente para los proximos videojuegos y la generación que se acerca. Narra una historia cruel, sangrienta y oscura con un elenco de personajes muy por encima de la obra original. Un juego arriesgado que apuesta todo a una baza y que obliga al jugador a experimentar todo tipo dethe last of us parte 2 se ha convertido por meritos propios en el mayor baluarte técnico y argumetal. todo un referente para los proximos videojuegos y la generación que se acerca. Narra una historia cruel, sangrienta y oscura con un elenco de personajes muy por encima de la obra original. Un juego arriesgado que apuesta todo a una baza y que obliga al jugador a experimentar todo tipo de situaciones. Un juego imprescindible si eres amante de los videojuegos y un tributo a su primera entrega, cerrando el círculo de violencia que se inició al final de la primera entrega. Solo queda esperar si ND decide seguir con esta historia, que por el final, da a entender que todavía tienen algo que contar.

    the last of us part 2 has become on its own merits the greatest technical and argumentative bulwark. a benchmark for upcoming video games and the generation that is coming. It tells a cruel, bloody and dark story with a cast of characters far above the original work. A risky game that bets everything on a trick and that forces the player to experience all kinds of situations. An essential game if you are a video game lover and a tribute to its first installment, closing the circle of violence that began at the end of the first installment. It only remains to wait if ND decides to continue with this story, which in the end, implies that they still have something to tell.    … Expand
  72. BravelyD
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I didn't beat the game, the game beat me and tore me to pieces. Really can't say more than that...
  73. taekun
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Not bad as other people said.
    Gameplay is good, fun to play
    Story has some confuse but it will make sense when you get older.
  74. candysmoke
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    This game is amazing, the story is very good and lets you reflect and love and hate and that there’s always both sides of a coin. The gameplay is top notch too, improved a lot from the first one. Graphics are second to none.
    But after all this praising I gave it a 5 cos there are no strong emotional crescendos as the first one did that grabs you and squeeze your heart till your eyes bleed
  75. Archulysses
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    Finally done and got the platinum. As an initial impression. I honestly found this game disappointing and inferior compared to the first title.

    *Story - 2/10 - With how the story was TLOU1's greatest strength, this is TLOU2's weakest. First, this game showed one of the worst introduction in the game. It showed out of personality from one of its main characters and gave us one of the    Finally done and got the platinum. As an initial impression. I honestly found this game disappointing and inferior compared to the first title.

    *Story - 2/10
    - With how the story was TLOU1's greatest strength, this is TLOU2's weakest. First, this game showed one of the worst introduction in the game. It showed out of personality from one of its main characters and gave us one of the most disrespectful deaths you would ever see in a game. It could have been much much better but feels too rushed to cater the devs claim of "shock" factor. Moreover, many of the new npc or side character are uninteresting, awful, stupid and is just introduced in the game as a fodder to increase the meaningless death counts that will happen as you progress towards in the end. Regardless such a mess of a writing uncharacteristic of Naughty Dog. Compared to other previous ND games, this game also has some bad pacing in its story and gave an ending which will make you really feel you wasted your time. Beware!

    *Gameplay - 7/10
    - Showing nothing worthwhile new or fresh, the game is still your typical third person shooter with stealth mechanics. The upgrades are still there as well as the gears and customized gadgets. a few new enemies like the dogs and shamblers were introduced but does not really that significant to be considered improving the gameplay. The fact that the gameplay still feels smooth is the only reason its a 7.

    *Graphics - 10/10
    - Although this does not show really beautiful scenery like RDR2 or God of War, its character details and design is where its strengths are. To repeat every model in this is detailed from head to toe, the wounds, the veins, the dirt and the wrinkles in every body of each of its character can be seen. A beautiful and artistic game indeed.

    *Sound - 10/10
    - The sound, music and voice acting of the game is still top notched. The actors are superb in delivering their speeches, the music is fitting for every place you see in the game (I also really like guitar minigames) and the sound of its signature clicker are still very scary and disturbing.

    Overall - 7/10

    Although a still pretty much great game, this game pales in comparison with its first title due to how awful its story is. I don't really mind the diversity of its cast but the execution of its main plot could have been done in different orders which in my opinion could have made the game much much better. Sad that after 7 years this is the game I got. Regardless, it is done and like always, we need to move on hoping the next title will redeem this franchise.    … Expand
  76. basserto
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well the Last of Us 2 was it better then the first one? Definitely not.

    Did that made it a bad game? Hell no!

    Gameplay : 10

    Graphics : 10

    Characters : 5.5

    Story : 7

    (I only explain the last two because those need explanation)

    Characters

    Well this was in my opinion one of the worst parts in the game.. Were the first game really nailed it the second part just fell flat on his face. Not all characters were bad don't get me wrong The original cast like Ellie Tommy were good of course and I also really liked Lev. Jimmy wasn't that bad but Dina.. ohgod I really did not like her she was dull and boring. she was just a pain in the ass. And I think the biggest problem with her is that Ellie already is in love with her before the game started . in that way it is harder for the player to also immediately like/love her. If the bonding between those two evolved as the story progressed and if the kissing scene was saved for in Seattle it would have been better in my opinion. (and just skip the pregnancy) And Abby.. she was just extremely unlikable and I think I don't have to say the reason why. Manny as wel (one of Abby's friends) he is even worser then Dina. He was one of the most annoying characters in the game and I was glad when Tommy finally shot a bullet trough his head.

    Story

    So the the story which is the most debatable topic for most.

    Let me start with this it wasn't a bad story at all IF this was with all new characters you haven't met before.(and if they changed the ending a bit) Because I totally get what they are trying to tell with this story : "revenge is bad". Telling it from 2 points of view is really interesting to do something I always wanted to see in a game. But because you have already played as Joel and Ellie and bonded with them and even love them. There is no way this story would ever work with these characters because even tho Joel is no hero what he did in the first game you will never like or even understand Abby at all. This is in my opinion the biggest flaw of the story.

    So the first 22 hours I really enjoyed the story even tho they killed Joel I kind off saw it coming and understood why they did it. I just preferred it was a little bit different. But it gave me a lot of motivation to play this game and enjoying it. Even tho it sounds like a cheap revenge story it was fun to experience the journey with Ellie to kill the people who murdered Joel. Were I preferred to travel with Tommy you were stuck with Dina.. but at least she finds out she is pregnant and Ellie could continue the journey on her own. This is where I really started to enjoy the story it was really well written and you felt Ellie her taste for revenge but also felt her pain and happiness in the flashbacks with Joel. and then this happens the story continues with Abby in like the worst timing ever.. she killed Jimmy knocked Tommy to the ground and held Ellie at gun point. and then the game decided to start over again at Day 1 but now as Abby which kind of ruined the game for me because I rushed trough it didn't explore that much because I just wanted to now what happens at the theatre. I have to admit that her story gets interesting though with the war against the scars and the kid Lev that you are trying to save from them and the climax of her story looks absolutely gorgeous. But I just kept thinking why didn't we do this with Ellie instead. because it was definitely possible! I totally understand that they want to tell the story about these two factions being at war, but why don't you save it for another game or let us experience it with Ellie instead. Well after a while you are back in the theatre.. and then you have to fight Ellie which I did with a pain in my heart. but in the end Abby decides to don't actually kill Ellie which made her a little bit more likable because she sort of accepted revenge isn't everything. But I kind of hoped the story would have end there with Ellie murdering Abby. Because what happens after this I really did not enjoy at all. It was not bad at all but it was so pointless that made me question why even do it at all? So long story short after a while Ellie goes after Abby again only to decide to not kill her while she was drowning her because she got a flashback of Joel. Abby leaves and Ellie starts crying and I was flabbergasted about what just happened and I said to myself "this ending just made the whole game pointless." while I definitely understand what they are trying to say with this story it just does not work in this way with these characters.

    My conclusion is : It could have been a masterpiece IF they cut Abby's part out and told some of her story with Ellie instead, and if they altered the ending OR if they just told this story with completely new characters.

    But in the end I respect their decisions I just hoped the story went a little bit different.

    Let's hope they will end Ellie character arch in a way everyone would like it in part 3.    … Expand
  77. lion_kg
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Finished the game. Wow, that was some major game experience. The graphics a just insane, the best I have seen on the ps4, having played almost all major AAA games of ps4. It is just amazing. The characters are well written and recreated in game, animations, emotions shown, very small details just insane!
    The plot is good, nothing fancy, but believable, plenty of unexpected turns and events    Finished the game. Wow, that was some major game experience. The graphics a just insane, the best I have seen on the ps4, having played almost all major AAA games of ps4. It is just amazing. The characters are well written and recreated in game, animations, emotions shown, very small details just insane!
    The plot is good, nothing fancy, but believable, plenty of unexpected turns and events (the deaths were the most shocking). I loved the way the devs allowed me to see both sides of the conflict, hating the antagonist at first then getting to know her story, sympathizing her, then hating again, then sympathizing ... again.
    The same goes for Elly, the hate she felt, I hope I will never have to experience that, what she had to go through is just insane. Can't even imagine what would I have done being in her shoes. But at the same time all this really could happen to a person, no fantasies there. It is grim, ugly, cruel, far from black and white, ... SO F REAL!
    Great job ND!    … Expand
  78. TheSold3y
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    It's not flawless by any means but its also excellent on so many fronts that it's a 9/10 for me.
  79. tanonero
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This is what happens when games step it up a notch. This game elevates video games as a medium.
  80. LastAeon
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I loved The Last of Us. Joel was a heroic and compelling character. The weight of what he had to deal with and how he took on a surrogate child was a great story.
    I am not enjoying The Last of Us 2 at ALL!. It's slow. The characters are unlikable and the hero is a brutally, murderous, lesbian, psychopath. I don't feel heroic playing as her at ALL! This is a world that would be better off    I loved The Last of Us. Joel was a heroic and compelling character. The weight of what he had to deal with and how he took on a surrogate child was a great story.
    I am not enjoying The Last of Us 2 at ALL!. It's slow. The characters are unlikable and the hero is a brutally, murderous, lesbian, psychopath. I don't feel heroic playing as her at ALL! This is a world that would be better off being hit by an Asteroid.
    Have to give it points for looking great though.    … Expand
  81. Zer0_DOTA
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The most beautiful and cinematic game of generation . Strong story and narrative, awesome gameplay. Meticulous attention to the details: the environment, animations, faces of heroes. So far, an extremely decent level - the best PlayStation 4 exclusive.
  82. Dragoon1010
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ce jeu est le meilleur que l'on ai pu avoir pour clôturer cette génération de console !
    L'ambiance visuelle et sonore sont tout simplement sublime !

    Le gameplay n'a pas évolué énormément par rapport au premier, si ce n'est en ajoutant quelques mécanique supplémentaire bien sympathique (se coucher par exemple), mais en soit, ce n'est pas ce que j'attends d'un titre comme celui-ci. Je préfère au contraire que le studio garde ce qu'il y a de mieux dans le précédent opus, et c'est ce qu'ils ont fait !

    Concernant les débat qui font que la note est ce qu'elle est aujourd'hui, je trouve cela puéril est surtout invalide.
    Un des personnage lesbienne/gay ? Et alors ? Il est ou le problème ? Le seul problème que je vois, ce sont les c** qui n'acceptent pas qu'une telle chose puisse exister dans un jeu.

    Trop de cinématique ? Que neni ! J'ai trouvé au contraire que des fois, le gameplay tirais un peu en longueur, et des cinématiques en plus n'auraient pas été de refus (cela dit, ce n'est pas un point négatif pour autant).

    Une histoire bancale ? Non, du tout ! Bien au contraire, TLOU II nous amène dans une direction que personne n'aurais imaginé avant. Tout le monde se voyais déjà parcourir les USA avec Ellie et Joel, comme au bon vieux temps. Mais ce serait oublier que TLOU se passe dans un environnement violent et détruit par un infection virulente !

    De plus, celui-ci nous questionne sur deux points très important :
    - Notre relation avec la vengeance ;
    - Démontrer que dans le monde, tout n'est pas tout noir ou tout blanc, qu'il n'y a pas de bien et de mal, mais au contraire une très grosse nuance des deux en une seule instance.

    Abby n'est pas méchante, elle a fait des choix car elle a vécu des choses qui l'ont mise face à ces choix. De même pour Ellie, qui n'est pas méchante non plus, mais qui souhaite se venger suite à la mort d'un être cher.

    En fait, Abby et Ellie vivent exactement la même situation toutes les deux. Leurs père (ou de coeur) a été froidement abattu, et elles demandent vengeance.

    Bref, titre énorme, je ne regrette pas d'avoir perdu 30h de mon temps dessus, et je m'en vais de ce pas en perde 40 de plus en survivant+ !

    Et f*** les rageux :D    … Expand
  83. ALFRANCO
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    They butchered the story, it makes 0 sense, also there is not much of an upgrade from the previous game asides from graphics.
    They should fire whoever wrote this seriously.
  84. rook7
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever made. I **** love this hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Expand
  85. creedmovie
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Gráficos simplesmente incríveis um dos melhores dessa geração 10000/10
    História 8/10

    Um dos melhores jogos dessa geração!!
    A história tem início, meio e fim, além de que é
    Muito improvável de haver uma continuação.
    Em toda minha gameplay (28 horas e 30 minutos) só ocorreram 4 bugs que não me incomodaram.
  86. wangsitu
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ellie lost Jole, her girlfriend, her fingers, basically everything she owned. Then she forgive Abby for what, both LGBT?… Expand
  87. andystu86
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Story definitely weaker than the first, all over the place second half. Other than that, flawless. Fantastic to play, enjoyed it a lot, despite it's flaws I always wanted to push on to see the end. Can highly recommend.
  88. Jamesbond007
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first part is my favorite game of all time. This game takes a massive dump on me everything that made the first one great. The new characters are dull and boring. There is no character development. The story is something a 3rd grader could write. There is an effort to throw in every type of person and it feels forced. Joel's death is so rushed and it's all shock value. They character assassinate ellie to make you like Abby more as well. Awful. Awful awful. The game looks beautiful though… Expand
  89. Caerleon
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
    In technical terms, the game is not much different from the first part. The same stupid enemies, dull stealth. The plot is terrible and predictable. If in the first part we were shown a new world after the Apocalypse, in the second part it is "chewed gum" about revenge and the search for a scoundrel. Separately, I would like to highlight the ending of the game, which punishes you for allIn technical terms, the game is not much different from the first part. The same stupid enemies, dull stealth. The plot is terrible and predictable. If in the first part we were shown a new world after the Apocalypse, in the second part it is "chewed gum" about revenge and the search for a scoundrel. Separately, I would like to highlight the ending of the game, which punishes you for all your suffering. In a word , this is a game for masochists and fans of teen TV series (14-16 years old, where the hero is a real maximalist)… Expand
  90. Kytes
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This game minus sjw propaganda is 10 out of 10 but right now it's 0 out of 10.
  91. guicazzonato
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. It's that kind of game that makes you feel eager to arrive home from work as soon as possible and play as much as you can. The story is superb, keeps you interested from start to finish, and the gameplay is simply addicting. If you have a PS4, buy this game NOW!
  92. TeslaChad
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. A fitting and emotional experience. It’s a part 2 of the whole story. And shows the consequences to people’s actions. Everyone is a bad guy.
  93. PopUptheBrain
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    It is a masterpiece. Can't imagine how much time and effort it'll take to finish such an epic thing. This is indeed the most ambitious and delicate project by ND.
    But **** you for discrimination to Asian.
  94. AndresNathe
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda es el juego a nivel técnico de la generación ,esos detalles que hacen que se vea asombroso, la historia no era la que queríamos pero sin duda eso pasa cuando nos acostumbran a qué los "buenos" nunca mueren sin duda es una cercanía a la realidad. Jueguennlo por uds mismos no se arrepentirán!… Expand
  95. wefan
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I just want to say it loudly, this is a great game, a gift to this desperate 2020. Thanks Nauthy Dog
  96. Ananasik46
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    So personal and so perfect maded game. Unusual experience for everyone, you will love or hate this game, but try it anyway.
  97. ivanhellsing
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Real masterpiece. You have to play it to know what is about. They guys giving 0 in the first hour that was released the game. Ain't truth.
  98. Krispy123111
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. These reviews are ridiculous and show the worst part of a user review system. The game is great, just as good as the first one. Any hate it gets is for spoilers with no context or anger of a made-up "agenda" should be ignored.

    The story does have some pacing issues, but it subverts expectations. I went in loathing one of the two main playable characters, but by the end I really enjoyed them. It was a great juxtaposition, where Ellie is an entirely new character arc, and Abby is more akin to the first game, and they cross over in a brilliant way.

    lack of multiplayer out the gate is a huge bummer as I really enjoyed the multiplayer in the first game. Hopefully, they add it later.    … Expand
  99. toivonen
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    It is great game and naughty dog makes masterpiece again! The level design and gameplay and atmosphere is beyond the masterpiece. Some content in story is unnecessary but in the end this game is a art and valuable legacy form naughty dog for gamer.
  100. wtheo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game, well worth the 25 hours of play time. The story is masterfully crafted.
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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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