The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Pyromaniac22
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us 2 is, in my opinion, getting unfair amounts of hate for the story. Some people are really stubborn about hating Abby, but they're missing the point of the game. I'd give the game an 8 out of 10, but they pulled a bait and switch with Jesse and Joel in the trailer. Otherwise, I think this is a great successor to the first game. The game represents LGBT characters in a way that doesn't demonise or stereotype them. It isn't forced down your throat either. Trans people exist. Gay people exist. The game shows that quite well. People who are, understandably, upset about the death of Joel need to understand one thing: Joel was a villain. That doesn't mean he isn't likeable, but he is essentially a serial killer. He massacred an entire building's worth of innocent people to save one person's life, all so he could selfishly have the daughter he lost. That makes him human. Just like how Abby murdered Joel in revenge. That makes them human. Naughty Dog made some interesting choices with the story. I believe that the Abby playthrough should have come first and then have her murder Joel, rather than have her kill Joel, have Ellie go after her in revenge, and have them kill Jesse too. The story is realistic. If I was in Abby's position I 100% would do the exact same thing. A lot of people would. Abby is a likeable character, it's just a shame ND decided to give them such an awful first impression. Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Story: 6.5/10
    Overall: 7/10    … Expand
  2. fabiano2315
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game. You have to play this whole entire game to really know how you feel about it. Trust me. When I first played as Abby after she killed Joel I killed her by letting clickers bite her, I jumped off buildings etc. I did not want to play as her. But By the end I didn't want Ellie to drown her. I really didn't know how to feel a lot of the game but I loved what I played. There were several unforgettable moments in this game. this is a must play!… Expand
  3. Marco618187
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    È molto molto molto bello.
    Uno dei giochi più belli a cui abbia mai giocato.
    Probabilmente è anche il gioco dell'anno.
  4. Pixy911
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Ein absolutes Meisterwerk und eine Konsequente Fortführung des ersten Teils.
  5. Vitalia_Shel
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень понравилась в плане геймплея, графики, физики, музыки и атмосферы. Понравилось то, что они развили мутантов, фракции и группировки, а также главных героев. Но к сожалению, они совсем не превзошли первую часть, . Сюжет был не такой целостной и интересный. Смерть Джоела очень натянутая, политическая повестка ооооочень подпортили впечатления. Как по мне это просто неплохая игра, в которую я играл с удовольствием.… Expand
  6. Doorboy28
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This game is great, the graphics are insane same with the gameplay! The storytelling isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. Would recommend
  7. Exiz
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Loved it, great story about where hate can lead you, it follows the first game theme by being another story about no being able to get over a loved one death but while the first game was about avoiding to feel that loss ever again no matter the cost, the second one is about the hatred, revenge what it will cost to pursuit it.
  8. Berserk10
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Superior ao primeiro game em todos os quisitos , uma narrativa marcada por consequências ...aos caminhos ke a história toma pode não agradar a todos , mas concerteza ela eh marcante..
  9. Razorbak577
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está muy bien pensado el juego, porque cuando asesinan a Joel le da al jugador ese sentimiento de venganza contra abby aunque podriamos haber jugado mas con Joel al principio, buenos graficos y buen sonido aunque la historia está un poco pobre… Expand
  10. Marty1234
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    So much waiting time, for a game full of bugs, bad monitoring, serrated graphics (in the bush), swearing in excess (I already expected this, based on the first one) and a ridiculous ending .... I will sell the game urgently, it makes you angry just looking at him on the shelf. Disappointment sets ... in the end, XboxMilGrau was right
  11. Geovanni
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Destruiram toda a historia de um jogo magnifico,tentando criar uma nova que é chata e monótona,colocaram um personagem incrível como era o joel como ruim da história e obriga nos a jogarmos como uma personagem nada haver que é muito chata,não me passa qualquer sentimento de pena,entram em contradição em toda parte da história,grafico muito bom mas se tornou um jogo chato,não se compara aoDestruiram toda a historia de um jogo magnifico,tentando criar uma nova que é chata e monótona,colocaram um personagem incrível como era o joel como ruim da história e obriga nos a jogarmos como uma personagem nada haver que é muito chata,não me passa qualquer sentimento de pena,entram em contradição em toda parte da história,grafico muito bom mas se tornou um jogo chato,não se compara ao primeiro jogo,que nos passa uma emoção incrivel eum amor aos personagens,o diretor disse que ou nos iríamos amar ou adiar,ele tinha razão porque eu odiei… Expand
  12. Ermass
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    Эта игра что то черс чур перегнула палку с ЛГБТ и другими пропогандами тем самым загубили геймплей и сюжет
  13. ArielLeon
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Mal juego, pero no por la jugabilidad, sino por la trama, es mala, pero exageradamente mala.
  14. DJnavy
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seeing as there are so many negative comments on here bashing this game on so many different levels, I want to give a positive rating and positive feedback as I have played and beaten the game and am now on my second play through. I am an avid gamer, I have not done a critique of any game but I feel this is necessary. The last of us part 2 is a great game, no matter what other people say. You cannot, and I cannot emphasize this enough, CANNOT CRITIQUE A GAME YOU HAVE NOT PLAYED. All of the comments of people who saw spoilers of the games story and immediately said it was the worst thing ever and that Naughtydog has fallen short of what they were thought to be able to achieve should be ashamed of themselves. Everyone was so ready to finally get a conclusive story to The last of us after 7 long years but when it comes down to getting what you think you want, it just doesn’t live up to expectations. This is not my opinion however. I quite enjoyed part 2. I avoided spoiling the game for myself and only ever really saw the cinematic trailer, the one with Lotte Kestner’s cover of True Faith, and that sold me. I had preordered the game prior to this because I fell in love with The last of us since the originals release. I played through the game over the corse of 3 days with my girlfriend watching as I went through the chapters and uncovered the story of what was going to happen to Ellie and Dina and Abby. We were both enticed by the story and it was hard to look away, even when Joel was killed. It was heartbreaking. A beloved character murdered by a woman with her own plot for revenge on what happened to her father. (This also goes along with the people who didn’t play the game not knowing why he was murdered and just wanted to make ND out for being a horrible company that kills off main characters for no reason what so ever. Not the case and you would know that if you’d played the game and got at least 2/3 the way through the game.) Following Ellie through Seattle was a trip. The visuals were stunning, the sound design amazing, the score added to the feel of being in a place that had been taken over by nature for the past 25 years, it was all fantastic. I truly had no downside to this game (aside from being emotionally distraught/angry that Joel was killed in the first hour and a half into the game) until about halfway through the game when the story flips to Abby’s point of view. Now I get why this was, to get more of the story and pan out the run time of the game. I’m not saying it was a bad thing, it just put a nasty knot in my stomach to play as her for 4-6 hours and at the end of it beat up Ellie. It didn’t sit right. But then it donned on me. With the story that was given to me, it made me apathetic towards Abby and made me feel as if she wasn’t such a bad person. Though in a story like this I guess there are no good guys. I will not spoil the ending act though I feel most of the people on here have already seen it on YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. I will leave you with this statement: Do not be a sheep, conjure your own opinions after full completion of a topic. If you do not know, do not open your mouth, you risk sounding like a belligerent moron at the sake of my brain cells killing them selves from reading your horrendous and illegitimate reviews. (And for those who said they falsely advertised the game with Joel looking different in the trailers: Yeah, companies do that. Hell, they did the same thing with the first game but the opposite, they said you wouldn’t be able to play as Ellie but in the 3rd act you start as Ellie. Grow up people. Don’t bandwagon something before you’ve even given it a shot. You’re the reason companies struggle to make content, because you “don’t like how it turned out”. Well boohoo, they didn’t spend 5 years making this game for you to say it was **** If you spent 5 years on anything and the first thing people said about it was that it was bad, you wouldn’t wanna do it again would you? I like Naughtydog and the content they provide if you don’t, don’t say anything and find a different game to play. Good day. )… Expand
  15. Unknown90s
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This game sucks, we players don't want gender ideology, ugly, muscular women. This piece of **** was made just to please minorities.
  16. Chirbios15
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Спасибо! Получил незабываемые впечатления! Виден ОГРОМНЫЙ труд всей студии.
  17. ErzaNeinhart
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is fantastic, if you liked the first one, you’ll love the sequel! This game has been bombed with negative reviews, simply for the character being a lesbian... it’s not some stupid f*cking agenda that the developer had, lesbians exist in the world whether you homophobic c*nts like it or not :)
  18. xmolinares
    Dec 9, 2020
    2
    Probably the worst sequel on the serious gaming industry. It was created to appeal to radical-left media and not to serve fans.
  19. Stehole
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    Story:
    Dark and gritty story with some big pacing problems and weird choices that are out of your control, it will take you on an emotional roller coaster, for better or for worse, love it or hate it.
    Gameplay: Everything just works and has a nice flow to it. Character animations and combat is flawless and fun, combat and stealth can become a little repetitive towards the end but can    Story:
    Dark and gritty story with some big pacing problems and weird choices that are out of your control, it will take you on an emotional roller coaster, for better or for worse, love it or hate it.
    Gameplay:
    Everything just works and has a nice flow to it. Character animations and combat is flawless and fun, combat and stealth can become a little repetitive towards the end but can be remedied by trying different approaches and tactics. Companion AI is a little stupid at times and can break immersion.
    Graphics and environment:
    Absolutely beautiful graphics that really shows what the ps4 can pull off in one of its last big games. The environment and attention detail are amazing, I spent a lot of time just admiring the world as I went through it.    … Expand
  20. Caliper
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing. Difficult in every sense of the word. If you want to complain that the ending is unsatisfying then you’ve missed the point.… Expand
  21. Pepsiman925
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game and great story those who can’t accept a main character dying have to be coddled because this story was great and this is coming from someone that got the first on launch day and loved every minute of both games… Expand
  22. Ggaletto
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Jogo sensacional, gráficos excelentes e ótima história. Não é um jogo pra "lacrar" como muitos estão comentando. Nota 10
  23. Educfism
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    No se por que a la gente le molesta saber que hay quienes no disfrutamos la experiencia, esta es una opinión personal, a mi no me gusto la historia y la jugabilidad me pareció mala.
  24. Darknight002
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não Leia até concluir "A fazenda"

    Eu zerei ele dia 21/06 e eu simplesmente não consigo expressar o sentimento que eu sinto,esse jogo mexeu comigo e muito,igual o primeiro,eu passei o dia inteiro pensando sobre o jogo eu literalmente não consegui focar em nada que fazia no meu cotidiano,e por incrível que pareça eu tive "flashback" de momentos do jogo como na parte onde mostra a Ellie na fazenda e ela surta com o barulho da pá lembrando do Joel eu me lembrei enquanto lavava a louça e a panela caiu da minha mão,realmente esse jogo junto com o primeiro é um dos melhores da minha vida
    Esse jogo me fez sair do "automático"    … Expand
  25. heyitsalfie
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    The key point that made me disappointed with the game was the implementation and writing of the story. It is so sad that despite the game play mechanics (except for AI on enemies etc.), graphics implementation was excellent, but the story completely annihilates the original main characters of the franchise and introduces a new character and is forced to understand the good side of itThe key point that made me disappointed with the game was the implementation and writing of the story. It is so sad that despite the game play mechanics (except for AI on enemies etc.), graphics implementation was excellent, but the story completely annihilates the original main characters of the franchise and introduces a new character and is forced to understand the good side of it despite of the actions he/she have made. It may have been a more positive outcome if the sequence of events was re-organized in a way that we get to understand what was the driving force of the antagonist in doing his/her actions rather than just bluntly forcing it on the first portion of the game.

    Overall disappointed and completely breaks me as a fan of the franchise.    … Expand
  26. Edrink
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Epic for sure.

    Yes, I also don't understand why they made that kind of choice for Joel,
    but the game play, graphics, and the plot were just epic.
  27. Joelmillerrr
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brutal, buen juego, buen desarrollo, mucha intensidad y la emoción a mil por hora.… Expand
  28. angero
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    he Last of Us Part 2 has a lot to say about us as people after we connected ourselves to these characters in the first entry. The journey is one that is not for squeamish, but it was one that deserved to be told. As the player, we must once again witness the reality of this harsh world and those who are brought up in it.

    The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterclass in environmental design,    he Last of Us Part 2 has a lot to say about us as people after we connected ourselves to these characters in the first entry. The journey is one that is not for squeamish, but it was one that deserved to be told. As the player, we must once again witness the reality of this harsh world and those who are brought up in it.

    The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterclass in environmental design, and that cannot be overlooked. The messiness of the second act doesn’t overshadow how significant this adventure is.    … Expand
  29. OrelMac
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. Immersive storytelling, exciting gameplay, and above all, the plot.
    On par with RDR2. Haven't enjoyed that much since RDR2
  30. Tatoide
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Esta bueno el juego, solo esta mal puntuado por los trolls de xbox y gente que mo entendió el final.
  31. CristianM
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. gráficos impecáveis, ambientação incrível! Bom desenvolvimento dos personagens. História emocionante e envolvente. Para mim é forte concorrente ao Jogo do ano!… Expand
  32. Kpshock
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Of note. Im a conservative white male (this is relevant later) I study filmaking and i gotta say the storytelling here is brutal and beautiful. Technically this game sets a new bar for the level of detail and refinement possible in a videogame. It really does need to be seen to be believed. Like how is this 7 year old hardware? I dont even have a PS pro. What ND may end up doing with theOf note. Im a conservative white male (this is relevant later) I study filmaking and i gotta say the storytelling here is brutal and beautiful. Technically this game sets a new bar for the level of detail and refinement possible in a videogame. It really does need to be seen to be believed. Like how is this 7 year old hardware? I dont even have a PS pro. What ND may end up doing with the ps5 will be mind boggling. The cutscenes are superbly acted and the art direction and atmosphere is possible the best any videogame has produced. The core gameplay is like the first but simply refined and stretched deeper in various ways to feel fresh. Theres alot that just feels satisying here from on the fly crafting, crunchy headshots from crafted silencers, traversal to even simple things to breaking glass. I spent ages marvelling at just how well the breaking glass mechanic was implemented.

    I like you, was worried it may be a propoganda piece for leftist identity politics, but i gotta say the "anti- woke" have it completley wrong this time around. I think the "event" have them triggered that this game is anti "white-men". Being a white man I honestly have no clue where this.coming from other than the "event" surrounds a "white male" and the game for the most part has you controlling a "not white male". Judge for yourself is all im saying. Tonally i didnt disagree with any story choices, remember this is the series after all that brutally gunned down a 10 year old girl in its opening act. Why is that act in the "event" less "brutal" then what happens at the start? Mob mentality is really mindwashing alot of already angry young men into think they are being personally attacked, when in truth we should be holding up what is essentially free speech. Naughty Dog as is their American right is free to tell whatever story they like. We as gamers should encourage companies to explore places that have never been explored before. Pushing the medium forward and providing us with options to choose whether we want to play or not. I honestly felt if i just listened to all the sheep i would of missed out on what i thought was a deep, immersive, different and profound experience that i wouldve missed if i had simply not chosen to judge it for myself.    … Expand
  33. Caducus13
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Naughty dog has done one thing here that’s very impressive: they’ve managed to make the themes and morals of this game manifest in the real world. The point of this game is that each individual is the hero of their own story. Right and wrong are only determined by the perception if that individual. And the only way we can really progress is by putting an end to the severe lack of empathyNaughty dog has done one thing here that’s very impressive: they’ve managed to make the themes and morals of this game manifest in the real world. The point of this game is that each individual is the hero of their own story. Right and wrong are only determined by the perception if that individual. And the only way we can really progress is by putting an end to the severe lack of empathy that is driving all of the hate filled conversations and decisions that are plaguing our lives. Obviously, this is not a lesson that many of us are ready to learn, as we’ve grown to be addicted to and driven by that hate. Now as the audience, so many people are showing that they’re incapable of empathy, or of recognizing growth or redemption in a video game character. If we can’t even do that, then what hope do we have in the real world?… Expand
  34. moikel
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My real score is a 3 but metacritic are literally censoring negative reviews because they're shills. The atmosphere, graphics, gameplay, music and voice acting in this game are all pretty good but the story’s undoubtedly the most important aspect of games like this and the story basically just screeches “ReVeNGe bAd” for 25+ hours with absolutely no pay off in the finale. You don’t even get revenge on the character who violently and brutally ejects Joel from the series for good and on top of that you're forced to play as that character for 10 hours. Dog S*** idea. Also for Ellie to suddenly have a change of heart and let Abby live after everything she goes through, everything she loses, and everyone she's killed to get to that point was such a stupid and unsatisfying "conclusion". Honestly world war 2 was a better sequel as the villain actually f***ing died at the end.… Expand
  35. CatSonny
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Хейтеры - нехорошие люди. Объективно игра на 8 баллов. Все на высшем уровне. Субъективно для меня эта игра 10 баллов, столько разных эмоций. Геймплей обновили, добавили новых механик,локации разрослись во все стороны и вертикально и горизонтально, графика и визуал шикарны, звуковое сопровождение на высоте. Это очень личная игра. Naughty Dog мое почтение.Хейтеры - нехорошие люди. Объективно игра на 8 баллов. Все на высшем уровне. Субъективно для меня эта игра 10 баллов, столько разных эмоций. Геймплей обновили, добавили новых механик,локации разрослись во все стороны и вертикально и горизонтально, графика и визуал шикарны, звуковое сопровождение на высоте. Это очень личная игра. Naughty Dog мое почтение.
  36. Trikarn
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    БЕЗ СПОЙЛЕРОВ!!!!!!

    Моя итоговая оценка 7.2-7.3, но тут я поставлю 8, так на данный момент оценка (4.5) стоит незаслуженно низко из-за того, что большинство тут негативных отзывов написаны "просто так чтобы захейтить". Атмосфера апокалипсиса 8.8/10 Музыкальное сопровождение и звук 10/10 Анимации и кат-сцены 10/10 Сюжет 4.5/10 Экшен и боевка 8.6/10 Раскрытость персонажей 7/10    БЕЗ СПОЙЛЕРОВ!!!!!!

    Моя итоговая оценка 7.2-7.3,
    но тут я поставлю 8, так на данный момент оценка (4.5) стоит незаслуженно низко из-за того, что большинство тут негативных отзывов написаны "просто так чтобы захейтить".

    Атмосфера апокалипсиса 8.8/10
    Музыкальное сопровождение и звук 10/10
    Анимации и кат-сцены 10/10
    Сюжет 4.5/10
    Экшен и боевка 8.6/10
    Раскрытость персонажей 7/10

    На счет "сюжета". Первая половина игры игралось очень здорово и мне очень понравилось, но вот остальная половина до финала игралась без интереса.

    "Серая мораль" и так заезжана не в одной игре. Перепройду с "неким удовольствием" на PS 5 с улучшенной графикой. Надеюсь.    … Expand
  37. Renanpvcg
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Gráficos lindos, gameplay muito mais fluida do que o primeiro e uma história impecável
  38. Rock89000
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, la manera en que Ellie descubre que debe cerrar un ciclo que comienza por venganza a perdida de todo lo que ama, hace de este juego un digno sucesor del primero, con un final tan amargo como sus decisiones lo pueden ser
  39. Hisssna
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU 2 Review

    After playing through the game, and watching a full playthrough, discussing it with peers, I’ve come to the conclusion the story was not thought out. The gameplay is awesome. Seriously, the realistic blood splatter, the incredibly detailed gore, body deconstruction, and environmental destruction all show that good money was spent on the gameplay. But honestly, who plays The Last Of Us(TLOU) for the gameplay? I don’t pick up Doom Eternal or Mortal Combat thinking “Man I can’t wait to be enthralled in a gripping story!” the same way I don’t pick up The Wolf Among Us for the gameplay. The story was patchwork at best, a completely unpleasant game with terrible pacing at worst. It seems like Abby’s story was added in as an afterthought, and the order of events shows that. The developer clearly wants us to empathize with this character they plucked out of a Gears of War game (the MoCap body is literally a woman openly using steroids). Her physique aside - which admittedly breaks immersion for some reason – I HATED her for mercilessly beating one of the industries most loved characters right in front of Ellie who you still probably care about from the first game 7 years ago. How can you expect us to empathize with someone when you’ve started their interaction with the player from such a low? The order should have been, introduce Abby, and trick the player into thinking TLOU isn’t about Joel and Ellie anymore. Then maybe I would have liked any of her gang of poorly written friends. Seriously, they have the Spanish guy the dumbest lines ranging from “I just want to drink and watch Anime” to eluding to lewd acts with every woman on their base. That said, Owen and Mel were exceptions as at least they called Abby out on her nonsense for being a garbage person, but I suspect this was just me needed SOME catharsis and wanted to see someone get back at her. Half-baked character’s aside, then after you convince us to like Abby after showing her saving Lev(Lily?) or her flashback with her dad or SOMETHING likable, not a sex scene for cheap shock value, then surprise us with Joel’s murder.

    I will never forget the moment in the first game when Henry shot himself, or when Ellie as a child defeated a dangerous cannibal group ON HER OWN and had an emotional breakdown as Joel comforted her, or the last scene in the game where she makes Joel swear to her that what he said is true and the WAVE of emotions evoked from the game-ending right thereafter she hears his lie. I can’t even remember the Spanish guy’s name, or the transgender kid’s twin sister’s name, why Demi? Deana? likes Ellie other than she is ALSO into girls. TLDR: The story in this game was mediocre, poorly structured, too fast-paced, and clearly rewritten too many times with late revisions to form any semblance of an emotional connection that the first game had.    … Expand
  40. passuf3
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    An emotional rollercoaster with top notch graphics and great apocalyptic worldbuilding. The gameplay is very enjoyable (like part one with a few new features). The game plays with your feelings and even though at times i didnt want to play anymore pushing trough was absolutely worth it. The character developments make sense in my opinion and the story did catch me. The bitter sweet / sadAn emotional rollercoaster with top notch graphics and great apocalyptic worldbuilding. The gameplay is very enjoyable (like part one with a few new features). The game plays with your feelings and even though at times i didnt want to play anymore pushing trough was absolutely worth it. The character developments make sense in my opinion and the story did catch me. The bitter sweet / sad ending broke my heart again like the ending in part one did. Over all a stunning sequel - not what i expected but very good. 2nd playtrough is planned.… Expand
  41. denzink
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    There are so many negative reviews about the game, so I just want to make sure that people could see that this game is actually really cool and that they should try it.

    Creators made some bold decisions, that some players didn't like just because that's not what they've expected. But, if you read and watch all the interview's that Neil and Halley gave, you will understand that they had    There are so many negative reviews about the game, so I just want to make sure that people could see that this game is actually really cool and that they should try it.

    Creators made some bold decisions, that some players didn't like just because that's not what they've expected. But, if you read and watch all the interview's that Neil and Halley gave, you will understand that they had this idea about the violence, cruelty and the consequences of your actions, which they drew through all the game from the beginning to the end. And yeah, some event's were rough and hard to accept, but they were needed for this idea, for the character's motivation and in order to move the story and they absolutely fit the world that they've created.
    Some people doubted the ending of the first part, the decision Joel's made, whether it was right to save one life, but not the lives of many. So now we just have the consequences of this decision. So what's the problem? What did you expect? Another sunset happy ending?

    I'm a huge fan of the first game and I'm totally on with how they've decided to continue the story. I don't agree with every decision they've made, there are some moment's that in my opinion are not necessary for the story, but anyway I've enjoyed playing this game, how it's ended and the idea that the writers wanted to convey.

    I see so many reviews where people say that they've played a few hours and want their money back because the story is trash. Really? Come on people! You haven't even finished the game to understand it and already criticize it.
    I truly hope that the majority won't pay attention to the criticism and somebody's unfulfilled dreams and will play the game to have their own opinion.    … Expand
  42. eLAt
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    I love this game, it's hard, angry, sad and thoughtful. There are not many who dare to do something like Naughty Dog, hats for it.
  43. Sawfacehat
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall these are my thoughts after beating the game:
    When I first opened last of us part 2 I expected the game to be a masterpiece. I expected it to continue Joel and Ellie's story and to have an emotional ride.
    After 2 hours of playing the game I realized that what I was expecting is not gonna happen.
    At first, I felt betrayed. I stopped playing the game and thought to myself that I cant keep playing after what they did to Joel, but after a while I continued.
    Even that I wanted the story to be different I had a lot of fun playing the game. The gameplay is great, the graphics are awesome and the soundtrack is just amazing.
    The only issues that I had with the game is the pacing and the order of events that they decided to go with.
    When the second half of the game began I didn't want to play as Abby but I knew the reason for it. The reason was that they showed Abby killing Joel before they showed her backstory so the only thing that I had in mind is just to speedrun her section of the game. If they have changed some of the scenes order I think I would have cared a bit.
    About the ending I was pissed
    But after my second playthrough I understood the meaning behind it and I think that was the right decision to go with.
    8/10- bit disappointed because I expected a masterpiece but overall great game.    … Expand
  44. MarKTK
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I put "containing spoilers" because I speak of death, I would not spoil anyone's experience.

    The game has beautiful graphics and the gameplay is good although very similar to the previous game. The story manages to make you hate the game so much that you love it, because many scenes are so raw and unexpected that at first glance I hated it, then I reasoned about what happened and I understood that few die as heroes especially in a post-apocalyptic world. I'm not saying you don't have to hate the game, it's understandable, but don't judge
    bad a game just because it didn't go as you would have liked, nothing goes perfectly, not even in everyday life.

    Graphic: 9.8 / 10
    Gameplay: 8.5 / 10
    Story: 9.6 / 10

    the game is definitely not 0/10 just because of two unexpected scenes.    … Expand
  45. ZQJoker
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The graphics, sound design and gameplay are all a solid 10/10 for me.
    I was skeptical about the story though. While I hadn't seen any leaks myself, I had heard about the outrage and backlash there was, and still is, and I'd be lying if that didn't influence my initial thoughts of some of the story elements.
    But as I played more and more, those feelings of doubt quickly disappeared and I    The graphics, sound design and gameplay are all a solid 10/10 for me.
    I was skeptical about the story though. While I hadn't seen any leaks myself, I had heard about the outrage and backlash there was, and still is, and I'd be lying if that didn't influence my initial thoughts of some of the story elements.
    But as I played more and more, those feelings of doubt quickly disappeared and I was finding myself fully immersed in the world, the characters and the story itself. The story is in general a bit worse than The Last of Us 1 but it's not as bad as people make it out to be. It's very enjoyable, the characters have depth and the environmental storytelling is as good, if not better than in the first game. I had high hopes when booting up the game for the first time and while they didn't fully get 100% achieved, I am in no way disappointed.    … Expand
  46. BLOODY_DARKNESS
    Sep 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я был настоящим фанатом The Last Of Us Part I. И удивляет, как можно было создать настолько бестолковый финал, делающий из главной героини Элли - ненормальную шизофреничку без свой устойчивой личности. Этому "продолжению" я поставил не 0 баллов по той причине, что в ней и правда необыкновенно хорошая графика и геймплей.
    Если вы не фанат первой части - то можете спокойно сыграть в неё "ради фана и экшона", и не испытать никакой внутренней фрустрации и самобичевания от концовки.
    Жаль, что моя любимая вселенная с любимыми персонажами вот так загнулась . . .    … Expand
  47. skeezyboi7
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s really a joke most people can’t get over the fact joel is dead or you play as abby. the entire game is abt joel. we really don’t even get time to mourn him because we constantly see him in flashbacks and such. plus for a fat portion of the game we get to play as ellie with some superb gameplay. i personally really enjoyed getting to delve into some other characters. witnessing different factions work and have their own fluid stories was really interesting. a few things could’ve used some polishing up but overall the ending left me thinking for days and gave me exactly what i was seeming for. amazing.… Expand
  48. Endriw
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff… Expand
  49. Trojant
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Сложная и многогранная игры, использующая нестандартные способы донесения основной мысли.
  50. Joseloma07
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    El juego es una obra maestra que no mucha gente sabe apreciar y a pesar que es una mala secuela es un excelente juego.
  51. Cinemaniak
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    The Last of Us Part - is a very complicated game. On one hand we have a story with interesting characters, good gameplay with new improvements, awesome graphics, a plenty of details in everything and nice soundtrack. On the other hand we have SJW agenda, with which I was pissed off a year already, a HERE WE ARE. I mean, I'm not a resist or whatever, I'm completely OK if the girl has a bigThe Last of Us Part - is a very complicated game. On one hand we have a story with interesting characters, good gameplay with new improvements, awesome graphics, a plenty of details in everything and nice soundtrack. On the other hand we have SJW agenda, with which I was pissed off a year already, a HERE WE ARE. I mean, I'm not a resist or whatever, I'm completely OK if the girl has a big muscles and she is very strong physically (I mean c'mon she is a military and lives in a stadium). But there are too much of this trash in this game - transgender in this game was completely unnecessary. There were too much of this **** already - and when another LGBT character appeared - I got tired of this. But I detached from this thoughts and finished the game. And you know what, this game is good. I mean: this game has problems besides LGBT agenda.
    And all main probrems is located in the Abby's storyline: her gameplay is nothing but Joel's from the original game with a few small changes, which makes it boring half of the time. I mean - I played original TLoU from the beginning to the end 5 times(including the highest possible difficulty) and looking at the same gameplay after 3 year from my last TLoU playthrough - is kinda disappointing The same about the Abby's storyline - sometimes it's boring, but I have to admit - it has a good and memorable moments.
    My opinion is that game deserves better than a total resentment for LGBT agenda. This game has a good story(with problems, but still), a good gameplay, a plenty of details and awesome graphics and animations.
    But I have to admit - the original game was better.    … Expand
  52. Kurpiu
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Very good game! It's easier than the first one, but it's worth it! Must have!
  53. Gredink
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente jugabilidad, me gusta las inovacines en exploración, excelentes fisicas, y realismo a la hora de asesinar a un enemigo, la historia flaquea en ciertas partes pero en general buen juego… Expand
  54. DestruidorDeCus
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente perfeito, quem criticou foram os Haters que não aguenta ver o sucesso do jogo!
  55. Mag-033
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dos caras de una misma moneda. Venganza, enojo, tristeza, alegría, extrañeza, nostalgia, perplejidad y por supuesto emoción. Una historia enriquecida con muchos detalles y poco predecibles, que nos enseña la cara humana al enfrentar la supervivencia física y mental. Gameplay pulido y unos visuales impresionantes. The Last Of Us Parte II nos enseña que los juegos no siempre deben ser predecibles y lineales.… Expand
  56. droledian
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    first 10 hours was very good after that story become trash.. Even MGS5 story better than this trash.
  57. MephisMa
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really have to say something here now.

    Most of the people who wrote a negative review probably had quit after Joel died.

    Like seriously, TLOU 1 was one of my favorite games, i loved the story they told and the game was amazing. But after playing TLOU 2, this game definitely took the place of my favorite game. It is emotional, has nice gameplay and seriously i don't have to say something about the graphics, just wow.

    Some people critic the "Character development" like what? You really didn't play the game right? Every character develops in their own way, and it is amazing. I never teared up more while playing a video game.

    Don't take these negative critics serious.
    Buy the game, cause it is truly one of the best Games you can play.    … Expand
  58. BigPapiJalopy
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All whining about the story aside this was an enjoyable game. They improved the combat, the weapon options were more varied, added a couple new enemy types, and this should go without saying, but the graphics are stunning, I do not understand why being upset about the story legitimizes giving it such low scores as 3 or 0. This is by far not a bad game in any right, but yes I agree the story is poorly conceived and could have been taken back to the drawing boards. The way they killed Joel was poorly executed, especially if someone skipped the first game and just jumped into Part 2. I also think having the player switch off to Abby was a poor choice. My entire motivation through Ellie's initial journey to Seattle was to hunt down the people who killed Joel and get revenge. It takes that motivation and spits in your face when it turns over to controlling Abby. With this being said Abby somehow grew on me and I think gameplay wise she is a lot more fun. Her weapons are more badass, the hunting pistol was so fun for me to play with. I think my favorite thing they did was they improved the trophies for the game, the originals trophies were bad so seeing an improvement made me really happy. Adding the stalkers as an enemy type was genius. The first time meting them as Ellie was so tense. It delved straight into a survival horror feel so quick. Overall I really enjoyed the experience and if the story really affected you that bad I guess wait till its on sale if you haven't already purchased, but I think it well earned it's $60 price tag. There is tons of replay value, trophies to earn, and fun collectibles that are easy to miss. I rate it an 8.5, but I settled with 8 because the story was weak and Metacritic doesn't have decimals :/… Expand
  59. Moroleo7
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Juegazo que recibió Reviews Bombing

    EL único detalle cuestionable que puedo decir del juego es que a diferencia de la parte Uno el Controversial final del Dos le hizo falta tener un mayor impacto sobre el mundo en el que se desarrolla The last of us. Por ejemplo, en el primero cuando Joel toma la decisión, condena a toda la raza humana por salvar a Ellie. En cambio en el segundo cuando    Juegazo que recibió Reviews Bombing

    EL único detalle cuestionable que puedo decir del juego es que a diferencia de la parte Uno el Controversial final del Dos le hizo falta tener un mayor impacto sobre el mundo en el que se desarrolla The last of us. Por ejemplo, en el primero cuando Joel toma la decisión, condena a toda la raza humana por salvar a Ellie. En cambio en el segundo cuando llega el final tiene un impacto muy fuerte en la vida de Ellie pero no genera ese impacto semejante en el mundo.

    Este juego pese a las criticas de la historia tiene cada detalle para contarte y ponerte en contexto de cada decisión emocional que los personajes toman, toca temas super interesantes como la historia de un personaje transgenero que recibio el rechazo por parte de su madre por motivos religiosos, es impresionante ver como la humanidad no cambia pense a estar en una pandemia.

    A nivel de mecánicas, todas fueron mejoradas. Basta con solo ver la diferencia entre como abres una caja fuerte en TLOU1 y como se abren ahora, la exploración esta sumamente recompensada, el combate esta dinámico con variedad de armas, cada actualización realmente hace que el arma se siente diferente, tienes 4 clases de pasivas para mejorar al personaje, dos personajes jugables cada uno con su estilo de pelea.

    Los graficos también son impresionantes, el reconocimiento inmediato del gesto facial en los personajes es espectacular basta con solo ver la cara para leer la emoción por la que esta pasando el personaje. Los escenarios super detallados.

    La música es de la mejor parte, tanto que ya no es solo un factor de fondo. Tiene un rol importante incluso en la historia.

    Que puedo decir para mi es como un 99.7 por eso tiene su 10. Juegazo!    … Expand
  60. Genericbadguy
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The game play is fun, it looks beautiful, and the story is fine. The most annoying current trend is when people throw temper tantrums when things don't turn out exactly how they want it to. It's a good game, plain and simple.
  61. KiiSSxx
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just want to say, for everyone in the comments who said this game was anything lower than a 7 on this scale is jumping in the hate bandwagon. This game delivered on its promises, there is over 40 hours of game play 60 if its on hardest difficulty, people are angry because they killed Joel. Wtf did they expect? There has to be a big issue in any story and sometimes we can’t all win, there had to be loss and what greater loss than that? Imagine you’re Abby your father was murdered by some **** guy you have no connection to and you don’t know. You’d do the same in a world like that. People need to let go of the notion that every story has to accommodate what their idea of a “good story” is. Its tragic. Abby killed Joel in retaliation for Joel killing her father, Ellie killed all of her friends including a pregnant woman with an unborn child. There is blood for blood and both women are caught in a loop of revenge. Story development was good and you sympathize with Abby and Ellie because they both get a good amount of screen time. Its only fair you see abbys perspective because Ellie’s was all last game. Stop jumping on the hate wagon cuz ur favorite character died, grow the helm up. This story was emotionally charged and deeply disturbing on many levels and that’s what I love about naughty dog, they don’t back down. Complete masterpiece. I have it a 9 only because the story was great but the way it was presented was a bit of a mind **** that honestly could of been presented better. But the outcome was still incredible and I still cried and I felt 0 satisfaction in the end. Questions were answered but more questions came up and that’s how I like it. Can’t wait for part 3 I hope to not be waiting another 7 years!!… Expand
  62. foolfer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Just to put a little counterweight to the glorious game. I really don't understand why pigs rated so low
  63. PolovoySobak
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Stop hate this game if you never played it, guys. That's not a good idea to post your negative rates just because the most of main characters are female.
    Yes, maybe this time the story isn't brilliant, but everything else is still perfect.

    P.S. Thank you, Naughty Dog, for each hour of your great game.
  64. Thisdudegaming
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Don’t bash a game because it gives you emotion. I loved the game I just felt the beginning was very slow. The gameplay also got dull because of how long the game was, but the experience I had playing this game was a ride of emotions and truly a game to play. Don’t let the negative critics ruin the chance of playing this game.
  65. AnItalianNooB
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    one of the best game that i've ever played,
    before judging something PLAY THE **** GAME.
  66. BigO99
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    I’m sure you have heard everything that is wrong with the story and this is the reason for my score, even though the graphics are the best ps4 will ever see the game was severely affected by its bad story line and lack of character build up.
  67. Seagge
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Such a disappointment after 7 years of waiting and hyping up to this game, Characters are confusing, gameplay is too repetitive, games also forces you to play a character who is irrelevant on why people bought this game in the first place. Story of the game is ruined by the director. Really wished they never made this sequel in the first place.
  68. Lastofus47
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Many people were saying ending isn't good or bad but I'm feelings totally opposite to this. GOTY ❤️
  69. ARkaNA
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lixo muito ruim ,lgbt não , a história é boa , menos a viadagens kkkkkkkkkkkkkk mds a gameplay também é bom… Expand
  70. Zmtkshv
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    Ок - это мой 1й обзор, Игра заставила меня это сделать. Скажу сразу - я не хейтер и ЛГБТ в игре меня совсем не волнует. Итак к обзору: в сюжетоориентированной игре я считаю главное сюжет, что логично - и это главный минус игры, все что было в 1й части отсутствует во 2й - не считая флэшбеков конечно же. Игра не стоила покупки к сожалениюОк - это мой 1й обзор, Игра заставила меня это сделать. Скажу сразу - я не хейтер и ЛГБТ в игре меня совсем не волнует. Итак к обзору: в сюжетоориентированной игре я считаю главное сюжет, что логично - и это главный минус игры, все что было в 1й части отсутствует во 2й - не считая флэшбеков конечно же. Игра не стоила покупки к сожалению
  71. ReaperBr2212
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    O Jogo Tem Uma Otima Jogabilidade,Poucos Bugs,um otimo sistema de stealth,porem a historia deixa muito a desejar
  72. Contraste
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Gráfico , mecânica ótima ,história sensacional , tenso , uma narrativa de sentimentos coisa que em um jogo tá sendo difícil , sem sombra de dúvidas melhor jogo do ano
  73. justagamer67
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    After all the leaks and the drama, I gave it the benefit of the doubt and stil purchased it.
    Well, I regreat it..., visualy looks awsome, but a game where it's main goal is the Story, but it totaly ruined on that department, looks like they focused on visual and hired cheaper writers, i won't even talk about the agenda it tries to imply, they could use it's character and tell a good story    After all the leaks and the drama, I gave it the benefit of the doubt and stil purchased it.
    Well, I regreat it..., visualy looks awsome, but a game where it's main goal is the Story, but it totaly ruined on that department, looks like they focused on visual and hired cheaper writers, i won't even talk about the agenda it tries to imply, they could use it's character and tell a good story about it, but they didn't, they totaly ruined this game and will be hard to recover if they ever try a sequel on somehow    … Expand
  74. Jtrot
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Could’ve been great but it kept reminding me of how unlikeable the 2ed main character is! She kills Joel because he apparently killed that stupid doctor at the end of the first game, a npc that no one paid any attention too! (Who in the first game was black but they changed his race so they could continue this **** story) what’s next are we gonna get Skyrim 2 were that first dragon you killed has a brother who wants revenge and goes out of his way to kill the Dragonborn from the first game, and then having to play him for ten hours just to tell his sad development and call out the player for being an evil psychopath for his actions? No because that’s stupid and in any other game that guy would just be another stepping stone for the hero to cross! First off if they wanted to add this why didn’t they include it in the first game, like we don’t know this character, why should we feel sorry for his death? Second who the f is Abby? Why wasn’t she mentioned in the first game as foreshadowing as to what’s to come? Third wtf is with that sex with Neil drunckman? I get we all have kinks but come on dude!… Expand
  75. Darkmagician13
    Jul 8, 2020
    5
    Let's be real, the gameplay is fun (it gets repetitive at some point), the graphics are marvelous, then why 5? Because the game fails heavily in terms of story and script. You really don't find coherence between the characters dialogues and actions. Adiotanlly the game introduces Abby, and way to early she kills a certain beloved character(in a pretty psychopathic way), so then weLet's be real, the gameplay is fun (it gets repetitive at some point), the graphics are marvelous, then why 5? Because the game fails heavily in terms of story and script. You really don't find coherence between the characters dialogues and actions. Adiotanlly the game introduces Abby, and way to early she kills a certain beloved character(in a pretty psychopathic way), so then we have to play as her, and the game utilizes cheap tactics such as a very short and bad introduce back story as well as dogs, but in the end you cannot empathize with her.
    The end just doesn't make sense and the main plot of the entire franchise feels completely wasted. When the best part of a game are the flashbacks then clearly something I'd wrong.
    The game is not a 3.4 but it isn't a 9.5 either.
    So if you are a person who loves videogames for the experience in terms of gameplay go ahead, you will like it. But if you are a passionate of a good story, like me, then no, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  76. ZaKA96
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é uma obra de arte, como a Monalisa, nem todos acham aquela pintura linda,e com esse jogo não é diferente, infinitamente mais triste,brutal, e esperançoso que o 1, jogo espetacular.… Expand
  77. AlexMichel
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Horrible propaganda, what was Druckmann thinking about to write that story? It was totally disgusting and forced, I'm going to return the game to the store, it's an expense that nobody should do.
  78. Dark_Lord_7
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Yet another SJW pandering, even knowing the demographics playing such titles are almost sane people that don`t want this rubbish. Don`t get me wrong, The Last of Us is a great title when it launched. But boy, the last few years have changed a lot and they just decided to shove up neo-liberalism and "progressive" type BS in the name of pandering. This is how you lose interest und business.Yet another SJW pandering, even knowing the demographics playing such titles are almost sane people that don`t want this rubbish. Don`t get me wrong, The Last of Us is a great title when it launched. But boy, the last few years have changed a lot and they just decided to shove up neo-liberalism and "progressive" type BS in the name of pandering. This is how you lose interest und business. Just like how they ruined StarWars and acted surprised when nobody went to the Han Solo movie. And that BS that for the first time you get to play as a woman character? WTF, haven`t you played Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Borderlands and some other such titles? I am ashamed that I even bought this. Disgusting by all means. You will never be able to recover from this. The final nail in the coffin. Go back to the back of the room with EA and Lucasfilm and put the Dork hat on. This is the thing you deserve.… Expand
  79. Yumalayk
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego empezó bien, aunque mientras están matando a Joel, Ellie está con Dina en el sofá besándose y fumando. Ese es el primer error. Después todo "bien" hasta que tuve que controlar a abby, que fue un sufrimiento. Tenía que jugar con él o ella ( no se ni lo que es ) y no matarla ojo.… Expand
  80. aGarfield10
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I cannot but associate my highest rating with The Last Of Us 2: most likely, your perception will be different, you will put emphasis in the story in your own way, and you interpret emotional moments differently.

    I have a few things that are impossible to argue.

    ● You need to have huge eggs to set yourself the task: “Let's kill all the beloved hero, and then make everyone love the killer.”
    ● The second part at times deepens the problems of the first. This is a “true” sequel that contains all two parts.
    ● It was only the middle of the journey - one of the most difficult moments. “If we lived happily ever after” - this was not as intended.    … Expand
  81. Evgerable
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Trying as hard as I can to be an objective human being, I just can't help but admit it that the game is very high-quality but outdated and has unpleasant ideological values...
  82. WhiteWolf1711
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    Historia de mierda y con huecos argumentales, te obligan a empatizar y a jugar con un personaje que odias durante 15 horas. Nefasto y decepcionante
  83. SushiNinjaHeff
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    Enjoyed the gameplay & graphics & music, etc...but hated the story and various story choices...ludicrous! And Joel deserved better! 'Nough said. #justiceforjoel
  84. DennisJ
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It's amazing. If you liked the first game, you will like this game. If you say you don't, please stop whining about a story that was different from what you wanted to see. Life is hard . Considering the gameplay, everything great about the first part has been kept and improved. It did a great job at pulling you really into that world.
  85. Dean9419
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    To put it simple, while the concept was promising, it was poorly executed. Certain decisions that characters made didn't seem realistic or natural especially in comparison to the previous game. The design of the game tries so hard to make you feel certain things or force you to see different points of view ultimately fails which is what turns most gamers away. The chemistry and bondTo put it simple, while the concept was promising, it was poorly executed. Certain decisions that characters made didn't seem realistic or natural especially in comparison to the previous game. The design of the game tries so hard to make you feel certain things or force you to see different points of view ultimately fails which is what turns most gamers away. The chemistry and bond between certain characters feels flat, awkward and unnatural again. Despite the things that went wrong in terms of the narrative, there's a lot of things the game does right that would wouldn't expect from other than Naughty Dog; graphics are stunning, many of my friends who are hardcore pc gamers say that this is one of the most beautiful looking games they've seen. AI is massively improved from the first. Level design is amazing. Sound effects and music is perfect. Combat has evolved massively from the first although can feel repetitive at times. While still a linear experience, areas are much broader and there's so much to see and explore that it can feel overwhelming at times. Like I said the game does a lot of things right as Naughty Dog typically are good at making games, however the narrative and pacing of the game really let it down particular with its anticlimax ending where it could of easily made up for past mistakes. It would be unfair to the devs who worked hard on this for so long and as I said putting the story aside this game is amazing but unfortunately falls short of that so therefore a 7/10 (average) is a perfectly fair score.… Expand
  86. ItsMrDaan
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Good game with a very strong narrative, perfect graphics, sound, motion capture, acting, gameplay and level design.

    Gameplay was perfected, zombies are scarier than ever and enemies harder. The graphics are lifelike and are boosted by the best sound mixing of this generation and animations. Acting as good as ever. Storywise very daring but hitting every note when needed. This game really    Good game with a very strong narrative, perfect graphics, sound, motion capture, acting, gameplay and level design.

    Gameplay was perfected, zombies are scarier than ever and enemies harder. The graphics are lifelike and are boosted by the best sound mixing of this generation and animations. Acting as good as ever. Storywise very daring but hitting every note when needed. This game really makes you feel. No game has ever achieved it in a way this one did. I would say this is the best game of this generation.    … Expand
  87. Quagmires
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Hey, the gameplay is great! Top-notch and incredible AIs, human enemies cornering the player whenever they have the chance, not having an auto tracker on the player like tlou 1 and actually have the enemy look for you is a very big improvement! Really really liked the gameplay and graphics. But for me, the soul for tlou has always been the story, the flow of the game and all the thingsHey, the gameplay is great! Top-notch and incredible AIs, human enemies cornering the player whenever they have the chance, not having an auto tracker on the player like tlou 1 and actually have the enemy look for you is a very big improvement! Really really liked the gameplay and graphics. But for me, the soul for tlou has always been the story, the flow of the game and all the things that made tlou great in the first place. Therefore I have no choice but to leave a low score review here. Like many others have pointed out, the story is absolute garbage. To the point that there is no need of me to list all the things out, everybody else has always pointed those things out, you can just check out all the other reviews. It's a shame and sad to see what naughty dog has come to today. I will not be refunding the game, as a reminder that games that had a great part 1, it's equal might not be as good as the former was, don't jump onto the hype train so quickly.… Expand
  88. mclaugn2
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The game is beautiful and horrible and heartbreaking. If you thought the first game was bittersweet then this game should feel familiar. The gameplay is legitimately great, with awesome stealth mechanics, but the game's core is the emotional storytelling. I have no problem saying this is one of the best stories ever told, regardless of platform. I cried a lot.
  89. Crol6425
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, the graphics are beautiful and the story is great. Loved it so much… Expand
  90. SlayHer
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So i finished it. Dont buy it,save yourself the hard earned money. This here is cancerous feminism at its finest with a ton of SJW **** all male characters,leaving lgbt persons beating the **** out of much more bigger masculine male enemies.
    Then to add hulk of a woman that kills Joel in the most stupidest way. Neil u ruined it. You thought reviews will be good after people start playing this **** huh , well u owe us all an apology and a full refund.    … Expand
  91. Eric4753
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Story line makes no sense when compared to first game. Especially with the garbage ending
  92. baguskah
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    such a pathetic game, the devs should be ashamed for what they've done to this game and stop making this garbage
  93. Irukasesei
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Top de mais, ótimo gráfico, história show, gameplay muito bom. Recomendo muito
  94. hal13k
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay seems old, it is pretty much the same as TLOU from 2013. The story isn't interesting is made to intentionally annoy us or at least that's how I felt. The trailers are not showing the actual game. They hide Abby because they realize most people will hate her and they won't sell as much. Even though the sound and the graphics are awesome the immersion for me was completely ruined at least in the second half of the game because of the main character I had to play. Ellie's side of the story was interesting, Dina and Jesse were interesting characters but Abby, Manny, Owen and Lev were so annoying to me. Every bit of the second half was made just to show you both sides are grey and Abby isn't the bad guy, they even add Lev and Yara to create a similar relationship between the two as Ellie had with Joel in the first game but it just seemed forced. Lev messed up so many times and every time Yara gets punished first she looses a hand and then her life because of Lev's questionable decisions. Also Lev seemed so forced into the story just to embrace an agenda ND are constantly pushing. Same with Abby being so fit. They basically created Nadine from Uncharted 4 all over again. And they say they wanted to create a story where the main focus is how destructive revenge is. Fine but why our beloved characters Ellie and Joel have to loose everything while Abby and Lev are not punished at all? There is no sense of justice. And if they take the nihilistic approach it is again wrong because they are not punishing all sides equally and it felt as if they did it because Abby's side was the side with the agenda characters. In a game where the story is 90% of the whole game and the story is awful the rest doesn't even matter. To me this is a 0/10, I felt spat in the face by ND after I gave them 60$ and pre-ordered the game. They said "it's not as it seems" after the leaks were out. The story was even worst than the leaks showed.… Expand
  95. Novec
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Honestly, this game is great. As a hardcore fan of the original Last of Us and someone who saw all of the leaks, let's just say I wasn't too thrilled with this game. But I still gave it a second chance and what can I say? Neil was right, context is everything. This game really makes you feel for every single character in the story whether good, or bad. I know a lot of outlets have beenHonestly, this game is great. As a hardcore fan of the original Last of Us and someone who saw all of the leaks, let's just say I wasn't too thrilled with this game. But I still gave it a second chance and what can I say? Neil was right, context is everything. This game really makes you feel for every single character in the story whether good, or bad. I know a lot of outlets have been saying that the story is just too depressing and has no moments of levity, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't cry out of sheer happiness a few times. Although there were two story moments that I didn't agree with personally, I can see why they were in the game and I absolutely respect their inclusion. The ending too was something that I was hesitant of at first, but they even managed to pull that off while also giving it a much more understated feel then part one's ending. Now, onto everything that isn't story. The music in this game is fantastic, with Gustavo once again hitting the mark on every track (with unbroken being my personal favorite) while Mac Quayle is brought in to work on more combat centric pieces. And i must say, he does a wonderful job. If you were a fan of the gameplay of the first game (like myself) then you will love what they've done here. Both Ellie and Abby feel much better to control then Joel. With Ellie in particular feeling much more agile then any of the other characters. Ontop of that the weapons themselves feel somewhat improved (although they control quite similar to the first games), the upgrade system has been greatly expanded, with tonnes of new perks and paths to take. Plus as an added bonus companions can now actually aim, shoot people, and hide too. When in combat the game is something else entirely, you weave your way through increasingly bigger encounter maps with more and more enemies until, you inevitably get spotted. This is when it gets really interesting. I personally played the game on grounded which led to combat encounters being scary and adrenaline inducing. I can't even count how many times I would get out of combat and still feel my heart racing and adrenaline burning off. The combination of the combat music, gunplay, and enemy ai leads to something that is even more tense then the first game. With my personal favorite combat moment being whenever I tried to snipe someone with a bow. As the sound effects and vibrations of the controller really made it feel the tension in the bow string and like this thing i'm holding could snap any minute. So overall, I have this game a 9/10, great combat, (mostly) great story, but it does end up dragging on for a few more hours then it needed to.… Expand
  96. Sweet-potato
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was absolutely incredible. Dont listen to the poor reviews, a bunch of neck beards who obviously never finished the game. The game is absolutely beautiful, graphics are out of this world. I loved all the new characters and it hit through out the game, you'll see. The character development? great. The storyline? Great. The gameplay? Incredible. The movement, the feel, the combat, the enemies. Naughty Dog really brought it home with this one. New mechanics and play style that made the game feel new, but still in the same range of the old game.… Expand
  97. Fairgaming
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Giving it at 1 is being nice only reason why is because the gameplay was kinda smooth, the story felt forced, the script was definitely written by 21yr old tryin to hand in a essay the hour it's due, the credit show alot of people that worked on it. I bet no one criticized it at all and they just said yes that works. Perfect boss, your gonna make history boss, Shït like that. They took a fine age game and turned it into fools gold. The way they killed Joel was just for shock value. The supporting characters didn't even play a role but to either leave or die. And the Abby was okay it was different. But again the script was so badly made I didn't care about what they were saying. And to be honest playing it on the hardest difficulty wasn't even worth it No special achievement or anything… Expand
  98. GazLive
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Poor, slow and uninteresting gameplay. Does not improve the first masterpiece at all.
  99. RavenAD
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Very emotional game, it certainly differs from the first part, but also deserves attention
  100. Kubrick416
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Thanks.it’s time to say goodbye.
    Best game ever.
    Let me cry for a while...
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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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