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  1. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game should have ended the same way God of War 3 did. They did a terrible job making you relate to Abby. If I was able to kill her at the end the same way you get to kill Zeus, and Ellie didn't get her fingers bit off I would give the game a least an 8/10 but they ruined it. Naughty dog used to be one of my favorite video game developers but they just lost a fan. They ruined one of my favorite games. It's a revenge story without revenge I don't care if they wanted to get their revenge is bad story across, it's just a bad dissatisfying story that literally made me depressed after. It's a damn game for crying out loud! I don't want to leave a damn game feeling empty! I'm going to pretend this trash does not exist and Joel and Ellie live in Tommy's town together without any disturbance. F*** you Naughty Dog and Neil. Expand
  2. Jun 21, 2020
    4
    La historia es mala, aunque la jugabilidad y los efectos sean buenos.. se merecia algo mejor
  3. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know many people will say you're an idiot, You're not a real gamer whatever, but I think that people just hate the game because of the Death of Joel and The Final Part and just because of that they said it is a waste of money. So let's recap what happens in the game:
    Abby wants to kill Joel because he killed her dad when Joel saved Ellie in the final part of the past game, so Ellie goes after her for revenge, but in the end, Ellie forgives her and let her go.
    The Main Problem: Joel's Death
    I'm really sure that many people didn't even play the game, they just saw the death of Joel and threw the disk like a frisbee. a lot of people say: "why the hell does Joel would go inside the cabin and said his name, a very strong detail that many of you didn't notice was that Joel Changed, he is not the same person he was after Sarah's death, and you can really notice this at the beginning of the game, Joel says to Ellie a joke and sings to her, the mercenary Joel would never say a joke and less sing.
    Ellie really changed Joel. and maybe it was just me or maybe there were a few people that thought that Joel Would die in this game, I thought that and i agree with you he deserved a better death but what characters in The Last of Us had a glorious death, none.
    Another valuable point than again many people didn't even care was the fact that the relationship between Ellie and Joel changed after Joel said to Ellie the truth about he did their relationship broke and you may say Ellie it is so ungrateful. but when Ellie saw how the guys that left Jackson ended she maybe thought that if the fireflies made the cure this wouldn't happen, that she could change that, and when Joel said to her the truth she broke.
    and now the Finale.
    Like the director said this game was about to empathize that's why you control Abby in the game. If you think this through, Joel would do the same if Ellie or Tommy were the ones that are dead in the game. Joel would Hunt that person and kill him just like Abby did to Joel Hunt Him and Kill him, and when I was playing the final Part I didn't want to kill Abby.
    So to Resume because I still don't know how to explain this in the way I want. The Last of Us Part II
    It is a good game, of course, it has their mistakes and script holes but you have to consider ALL THE GAME TO MAKE A FINAL DECISION not just play until the part where they kill Joel and cut the disk
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  4. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    They could have done so many great things with the dynamic between Joel and Ellie, the reason the first game was so amazing was because peaople could relate to that relationship. This is gone.

    Joel, the most favoured character of the First installment, all of a sudden feels like he has dementia or some form of mental disability. All character logic goes out the window to create
    They could have done so many great things with the dynamic between Joel and Ellie, the reason the first game was so amazing was because peaople could relate to that relationship. This is gone.

    Joel, the most favoured character of the First installment, all of a sudden feels like he has dementia or some form of mental disability. All character logic goes out the window to create unrealistic and dramatised situations.

    The driving point for the narrative with Ellie having virus immunity was interesting and helped unfold the first story. That is now irrelevant.

    Naughty Dog would say"It's a game, you need to play it to understand", well I have... Unfortunately destroying my most beloved franchise .

    Graphics are good.
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  5. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Terminator: Dark Fate = The last of us 2 - This is unforgivable!
    Niel Druckman simply killed the main character who carried the story on his back, only to replace him with a woman.
    Everything that happened in the first game was destroyed, it was all in vain! This is the new globalist agenda of the world left. They destroy the role of men and replace them with women, even if they
    Terminator: Dark Fate = The last of us 2 - This is unforgivable!
    Niel Druckman simply killed the main character who carried the story on his back, only to replace him with a woman.

    Everything that happened in the first game was destroyed, it was all in vain!

    This is the new globalist agenda of the world left.
    They destroy the role of men and replace them with women, even if they have to turn women into men. Nothing in this game makes up for Joel's death, NOTHING! This is unforgivable!

    This game was not made for fans! this game was made to please people who don't even care about the game, it was made to please Niel Druckmann's sickly ideology...
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  6. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    It's literally just propaganda, brave new world crap. The game itself is about as average as the first, but the story is straight up propaganda. Very creepy game. Watch a lets play to see what kind of art you'll be getting in the next 20 years from this social justice book burning culture, or lack there of. Truly this is a work of psychopathy and the authoritarian mindset of radical leftists.
  7. Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Technically very good, but the story is an out and out abomination.
    It destroys everything that was wonderful and enjoyable about the first game and replaces it with a cast of unlikeable characters and gender rubbish.
  8. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Не играл и не буду. Я за хайп, так что тупа ноль(зиро(0)). Здохни сэжэвэ ебаное!
  9. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    After finally finishing the game I can say this is truly one of the best games I've ever played.Where some might have not enjoyed the way the story turned out (Which is fair) I wish it didn't turn out this way, but that doesn't mean I didn't like the game, because the game is **** amazing, probably the best looking games ever made.
  10. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ну теперь хлебните дер+ма за то, что прогнулись под фемками, ЛГБТ и подобным мусором... Expand
  11. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I don’t know what to say. A masterpiece is what this game is. It will make you angry while bringing tears to your eyes, and it motivates you to keep going forward so you can get your revenge on the ones who wronged you. My play through took 22 hours and I was immersed in the world and story every second. This game quality should be the standard all developers going forward. Naughty Dog hasI don’t know what to say. A masterpiece is what this game is. It will make you angry while bringing tears to your eyes, and it motivates you to keep going forward so you can get your revenge on the ones who wronged you. My play through took 22 hours and I was immersed in the world and story every second. This game quality should be the standard all developers going forward. Naughty Dog has done it again. Expand
  12. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Достойное продолжение. Как всегда все на высоте. Хороший сюжет.
  13. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Excellent game and great storytelling. If someone liked the first one at all I don't see why they wouldn't like this one.
  14. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game will probably be one of my favorite games of 2020. Now I'm not saying this game is better than the first game. But, it is still really Amazing. Ellie story is done in my opinion a well done way. Everything from the flashback to the ending made sense to me. Now the only critic I had for this game was that we play as Abby. To me I understand why we play as Abby because there are two sides to every coin but, I wish her story would have been cut down to make room for Ellie's story instead. Or better yet make her story a cutscene based story happening while Ellie story is happening. Another thing I see people complaining about is the ending and I get that but it makes sense. During the prologue Joel sings to Ellie before giving her the guitar. He states that " If I ever were to lose you. I'd surely lose myself." To me that is exactly what happened to Ellie. We see at the beginning of the story that Ellie is just trying to live a normal life the best she can. But, when Joel dies that world is shattered. When she deals with all the people that helped kill Joel you see she starts to break down because of some of the actions she took. Then we finally track down Abby again where we have our last fight. WHen she is about to kill Abby I believe when she sees Joel she realises that if she countinuess she will lose herself. She will be no better than Abby was. Risking her friends lives just to get revenge. When she returns to Her and Dinas farm, Dina and JJ are not there. She even tries to play the song Joel sang to her during the prologue but she is unable to since she lost her ring and pinky finger to Abby in their last fight. She truly did lose herself but she came back from it. Then we see Ellie put her guitar down and we see her walking away from the house from the window hopefully heading back to Jackson to possibly reunite with Dina and JJ. It makes sense that Ellie after everything finally realises that she did lose herself and now she is on a path to regain the person she once was. This ending to me made sense and was actually a fitting end to the story. This game was not perfect but, I don't believe it should receive all the hate it's getting. If you loved the first game I Highly Recommend that you get this game as well. This is definitely another top notch game by NaughtyDog. Expand
  15. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is pure **** ! I rather play snake on a **** Nokia that this **** ! Screw you naughty dog screw you sony ! Expand
  16. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was pretty meh...the story was so bland and boring. BTW playing as Abby was completely pointless...just play the last of us part one and don't bother with the sequel Expand
  17. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    The developers did their job pretty well on this but Please dont you dare waste your time on this absolute **** , go for a walk , lose 0-13 on valorant , Take a massive **** , It'll still be better than this game . I feel very bad that i could've done so much more during the time wasted on this game , So here goes to WHY this game is not worth playing
    1) The Story is bad .
    2) They
    The developers did their job pretty well on this but Please dont you dare waste your time on this absolute **** , go for a walk , lose 0-13 on valorant , Take a massive **** , It'll still be better than this game . I feel very bad that i could've done so much more during the time wasted on this game , So here goes to WHY this game is not worth playing
    1) The Story is bad .
    2) They should've left this on the first part .
    3) The end was so trash ....... I cant even
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  18. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I wonder how many of the people giving 0/10 have actually played the game...
  19. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    More than 20 thousand negative reviews !!?!?!

    Here friends we have a clear example of the empathic capacity of the average of our society. For me, a masterpiece, that from the beginning to the end takes you on a thread of intense emotions, the graphic quality greatly increases the expectations of the next gen, Santaolalla has done it again with the soundtrack, the inclusion of
    More than 20 thousand negative reviews !!?!?!

    Here friends we have a clear example of the empathic capacity of the average of our society.

    For me, a masterpiece, that from the beginning to the end takes you on a thread of intense emotions, the graphic quality greatly increases the expectations of the next gen, Santaolalla has done it again with the soundtrack, the inclusion of accessibility It seems spectacular, the gameplay could improve in certain aspects but it still gives good marks, and the story, uff what story, the emotional wheel that it contains is just freaking awesome, it stands out from all the standards of narrative and that makes it unique and spectacular.

    Not even f***ing this wave of meaningless criticism from minds in the fantasy world.

    Highly recommended!

    Greetings
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  20. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    a 10 rating for a brilliant game.

    all the negative ratings are from a bunch of pansies. hahahaha
  21. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Strong women, lesbianism, transgender in the post apocalypse. Directed by Robert B. Weide Expand
  22. Jun 21, 2020
    6
    - There are no spoilers below. -

    Absolute technological marvel from the whole technical team at Naughty Dog. The level of quality and skill of craft is seen from beginning to end and I cannot praise this high enough. Even on the base PS4 you will be in awe as you explore the varied environments over the course of the game. The world comes alive from trash on the streets, clutter in the
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    Absolute technological marvel from the whole technical team at Naughty Dog. The level of quality and skill of craft is seen from beginning to end and I cannot praise this high enough. Even on the base PS4 you will be in awe as you explore the varied environments over the course of the game. The world comes alive from trash on the streets, clutter in the houses, light sources that react to everyday materials and nature, textures and meshes that mimic real life, foliage breaking through cracks of a collapsed society, and sound design that brings you into the brutal world you know from the first game.

    Unfortunately, the experience is ruined by poor writing and story telling from the first death to the last, through hundreds of infected, humans, and even animals. The progress of story telling jumps all over the place, characters are dull and only introduced to throw into the meat grinder, and everything is misery for the sake of shock. Characters from all representations are introduced over the course of the game which is a great step forward for all groups, but actually sympathizing or caring about them will be a hard sell for many. You will be angry, frustrated, and wanting to rush through much of the story in attempts to bring back focus for another character.

    The game reads like an attempt to be but falls on its head with a hard fail of an ending that is left open for more of the same in the future. Some major restructuring would have done this game some benefits and likely avoided how it is being absolutely **** on right no by the general majority. Is this saying that review bombing is good in this case? No. I want to warn people; The trailers cannot be trusted and have edited footage for pushing sales.

    I cannot recommend this game. If you were a fan of the first just leave it as that. If you come into this you will feel like walking away by hour 3. You will have half of the 25 hours playtime (on average) in this state of mind. This is by-design and in no way to the benefit of the player.

    The Last of Us was lightning in a bottle and will not happen again at the Naughty Dog studio under the current director and writers. Violence is bad and we all know it and this isn't introducing new concepts or becoming an instance classic. You are hurting your existing brand and will only be remembered for that.
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  23. Jun 21, 2020
    3
    Absolute garbage! Nowadays gaming is all about cheap a** political activism, LGBTQ agenda and cheesy progressive stuff. Who cares about story anyway as long as you represent each and every minority, sexual orientation and make juornos and corporate backed snowflake youtubers happy with your crap. Gaming industry is deeply corrupted first by the greedy publishers like EA and second thoseAbsolute garbage! Nowadays gaming is all about cheap a** political activism, LGBTQ agenda and cheesy progressive stuff. Who cares about story anyway as long as you represent each and every minority, sexual orientation and make juornos and corporate backed snowflake youtubers happy with your crap. Gaming industry is deeply corrupted first by the greedy publishers like EA and second those snowflakes. They just won't stop until they spoil each and game that we loved dearly. Expand
  24. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor story, lots of plotholes, gameplay seems dated, the first one is way better in all aspects Expand
  25. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Good game. Everything is done perfectly. Fights in the game look great, each new fight is not similar to the previous one. In the game, painful attention is paid to the sound, special thanks for that.
  26. J35
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The first game was great. It really saddens me how they betrayed the memories of the fantastic characters that they established from the first game. The story makes no sense at all and in the end you feel as if the whole game is pointless. The graphics look great, but this is the type of game where the story is really important and unfortunately it is a real disappointment.
  27. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part II é um jogo que chegou para marcar essa geração. Um jogo incrivel e muito bem feito , tanto em questões técnicas e questões de história , eu fiquei impressionado a cada minuto do jogo. A Naughty Dog está realmente de parabéns e realmente entregou tudo que prometeu e muito mais , que é uma coisa bem difícil hoje em dia. Eu simplesmente amei o jogo e na minha opinião merece muito não só o jogo do ano ,mas o melhor jogo da geração. Mais uma vez a Naughty Dog está de parabéns. Expand
  28. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    (Unpopular opinion: I loved the game, even after finishing it) Alright so first off, the game is absolutely beautiful, the core gameplay mechanics are well done and the combat is satisfying and your shots feel like they do real damage. The characters are really well written, even if some aren’t as likeable as the first game. The dynamics between certain characters aren’t as(Unpopular opinion: I loved the game, even after finishing it) Alright so first off, the game is absolutely beautiful, the core gameplay mechanics are well done and the combat is satisfying and your shots feel like they do real damage. The characters are really well written, even if some aren’t as likeable as the first game. The dynamics between certain characters aren’t as strong as Joel and Ellie in the first game, but they are still enjoyable to watch and learn about. The flashbacks sprinkled throughout the game were what really sold the game to me. The first two hours of the game really set the mood for the rest of the game, because a lot of the game was painful to play through at points. And surprisingly I actually enjoyed playing as Abby and seeing the human sides of the people that you were after throughout the game. Even though I felt like as a player I spent a little bit too much time playing as Abby. Overall the game is not as bad as it was made out to be, by leaks and by the reviews, and the “agenda” that almost every negative review mentions isn’t as prominent as they cry about and is not a large factor in the game. The trans character is briefly touched on in one sentence and that’s all that’s mentioned of it, even though it was hinted at during gameplay. Also not a Naughty Dog dick rider, just loved the game. Expand
  29. Jun 20, 2020
    5
    I hope they bring out a dlc with a happy ending, and that it's to the real canon ellie deserves one and maybe it's not realistic, but it's nice for fans
  30. Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Gráficos e jogabilidade excelente, mas pecou no principal que é a história!
    My PSN ID:EduardoUchiha98
  31. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Los que están comentando negativamente este juego que se vayan a jugar al Atari 3000 porque no tienen ni puta idea.
  32. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    So beyond unredeemable that the fact that it was even created makes me want to castrate whoever was involved in its development, unfortunately, it seems like that would be redundant.
  33. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seria una falacia tildar este juego como "malo" pues es mucho peor que eso y seria una blasfemia decir que su final es una "basura" pues esa palabra es no expresa absolutamente nada de absolutamente malo que fué. Expand
  34. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    i have already finished the game and all that i can say is that it has the worst story i have ever seen, it makes you feel bad from the beginning to the end, i can even say that it has ruined the end of the last of us pt 1,
    what once was a masterpiece now its just a memory and a wish to forget the last of us part 2
  35. Jun 21, 2020
    4
    I loved LOU-1. And I wanted to love the follow up. I did love the first half as it was very true to the original. But then you have to play the 2nd half as Abby instead of Ellie. This was annoying for much of the game. Abby's chapters were more challenging overall, and I grew to be fond of her- she just didn't belong in this game. I felt like Naughty Dog ran out of ideas for the mainI loved LOU-1. And I wanted to love the follow up. I did love the first half as it was very true to the original. But then you have to play the 2nd half as Abby instead of Ellie. This was annoying for much of the game. Abby's chapters were more challenging overall, and I grew to be fond of her- she just didn't belong in this game. I felt like Naughty Dog ran out of ideas for the main story. Plus it kept going back & forth through time. Annoying. I did like the environments, shooting, fighting, and overall game play. I just wish it focused on Ellie's story most of the game. I replayed the original several times, and I think I'll replay this one at least once just to know what I'm getting into the next time, but then I'll probably sell it. It's a shame- I love Naughty Dog- but this once is just up to the first one- which was one of the best games of all time! Expand
  36. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my life, a very good story, showing both sides of a story, and that everyone is a hero in their own stories, incredible action moment, I recommend for everyone to play!
  37. Jun 21, 2020
    3
    Very very boring.
    As for the plot. It is exhausting. It’s not interesting to follow it.
    Tired of playing it.
  38. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    A really **** story backed by a really crappy enemy ai system. Enemies are as dumb as they were in the 2013 game. Really disappointed on the way they treated joel in this game.
  39. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible. Truly, an enjoyment to me. The story was gripping, real, and honest. Very much on par with the first in that regard. The Last of Us felt like a story, but also about people. The ending was definitely a scope of people and the decisions they make, for better or worse. Last of Us Part II takes that scope and puts it everywhere. Life is just people and the decisions they make, for better or worse. They just let it all happen right in front of you and leave you to sort out where you sit among it all and that's an insightful challenge. I enjoyed just sitting back at the credits and thinking, "wow, how do I feel about all this?" My only true critique is that the story narrative organically ends long before the game does. I understand that putting the Santa Barbara section in later as a DLC would have been damning to public regard, and that this will mostly not have another installment so ending it here was the only option. It just felt like overtime, but I still found the final scene with Joel to be very powerful and am overall satisfied.

    The combat was similar enough for me to regain my bearings after spending years away from the first and I found that inspiring in a sense of, "Ok. I remember the flow now, I'm back in this." Jumping from one character to another with different equipment kept things fresh as a way of problem solving from a different angle.
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  40. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    this makes me feel sad, betrayed and angry. i wish this game never came out i was such a big fan
  41. Jun 21, 2020
    2
    After keeping us waiting for several years, you brought an amazing game to us, apart from the horrendous story. The graphics are absolutely stunning and look amazing. The combat is great as well, my only problem with the game is that the story is exceptionally weak. Naughty dog has built up this story for the past few years and destroyed it with this sequel. The story of this 'sequel' hasAfter keeping us waiting for several years, you brought an amazing game to us, apart from the horrendous story. The graphics are absolutely stunning and look amazing. The combat is great as well, my only problem with the game is that the story is exceptionally weak. Naughty dog has built up this story for the past few years and destroyed it with this sequel. The story of this 'sequel' has so many holes and throws any attachments to the previous characters away. I'm trying to not give away any spoilers but I recommend that you do not play this game if you've grown to love the previous game for its story. Basically, stunning graphics, great mechanics, an exceptionally bad story for such a hyped game. Naughty dog, please learn from previous mistakes such as Terminator: Dark Fate and the Game of Thrones ending. This sequel's story breaks my heart, I do not know what they were smoking at Naughty Dog. Expand
  42. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the gayborhood and we are not welcome.
    Why you killed joel its ******* mystery

    Dont buy this ****, not because of saving money.
    ND should get nothind for this betrayal
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  43. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    In my honest opinion, I thought this game was amazing. I have spent the past 3 days playing through this game and have finally completed it. I especially fell in love with the gameplay mechanics, graphics and the audio. I couldn't seem to get off the game as I kept on wondering what would happen next to Ellie in her adventures. I also enjoyed the more enhanced horror to the game which madeIn my honest opinion, I thought this game was amazing. I have spent the past 3 days playing through this game and have finally completed it. I especially fell in love with the gameplay mechanics, graphics and the audio. I couldn't seem to get off the game as I kept on wondering what would happen next to Ellie in her adventures. I also enjoyed the more enhanced horror to the game which made me jump a few times. Overall I would highly recommend this game. Expand
  44. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This game is complete trash, they are lucky they have $ony to create these nice animations, textures and graphics. Props to the voice actors they did an amazing job. Aside from all that, the story is dumpster fire, dumb plot holes everywhere, terrible pacing, characters are all throwaway, gameplay is abusable and archaic, level design is boring and uninspiring. WTF happened to this game?This game is complete trash, they are lucky they have $ony to create these nice animations, textures and graphics. Props to the voice actors they did an amazing job. Aside from all that, the story is dumpster fire, dumb plot holes everywhere, terrible pacing, characters are all throwaway, gameplay is abusable and archaic, level design is boring and uninspiring. WTF happened to this game?

    I feel bad for Final Fantasy VII Remake getting all the flak. That game completely takes a dump on this pos.
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  45. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo que já joguei em minha vida. Atendeu todas as minhas expectativas
  46. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The Last of Us Part II

    I've spent a lot of time contemplating a review of this particular game. I don't usually review games in general on any forum - thus this being my first Metacritic review - some will claim "review bomb" but this is not the case, please hear me out. The first installment of this game was a masterpiece, it featured lovable characters that many people (including
    The Last of Us Part II

    I've spent a lot of time contemplating a review of this particular game. I don't usually review games in general on any forum - thus this being my first Metacritic review - some will claim "review bomb" but this is not the case, please hear me out.

    The first installment of this game was a masterpiece, it featured lovable characters that many people (including myself) became attached to, just as in other games like Tomb Raider, but with the added emotional character attachment that oft doesn't develop, or at least not on such a deep level in video games. Along with the great narrative and exciting adventure that made TLoU so great.

    When I heard ND was making a TLoU2 I was excited to continue this adventure with the beloved characters I had become emotionally attached to, however this game took a turn for the worse early in my playthrough as the series' main protagonist fate was revealed.

    I wasn't a fan of the new characters, and it certainly wasn't what I thought I would be playing when I pre-ordered The Last of Us 2. As I was playing through I often thought to myself that this should have been a new IP, maybe named "Vengeance" or something rather than marketing it as TLoU2, it seems kind of like a bait and switch to me. In addition the gratuitous violence was on a new level, I'm sure this was what ND was going for but I wasn't a fan of it.

    The game play was somewhat improved over the original while not being top notch, I was not unhappy with that aspect nor was I unhappy with the visuals or the environments as I prefer more linear games. The animations were top notch, however I did feel the game was too long, it could have been half the play-time and achieved the same end result. About half way through I was ready for the credits to roll.

    I can't help but feel as I stated before that this should have been a new IP, which I think would have had more positive reviews, but a TLoU game this is not thus the low review score.

    Here's my take:

    Graphics: 9/10 - very good
    Environment: 7/10 - very good
    Animations: 9/10 - top notch
    Mechanics: 5/10 - good enough for the type of game it is
    Narrative: 0/10 - not good, not TLoU
    Characters: 1/10 - I barely remember their names let alone like them, other than Ellie
    Play-time: 3/10 - too long
    Gore: 0/10 - excessive and unnecessary
    Marketing: 0/10 - misleading

    In conclusion I will just say this, I'm disappointed with the game and ND, you're better than this! And I look forward to more masterpieces like Uncharted, but I'll probably not be buying any more TLoU games in the future.
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  47. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia de la cagada, ojalá no siga la saga, después de spoilearme no lo compraré, ni regalado lo jugaré Expand
  48. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Jogabilidade excelente, história comovente ainda mais pra quem jogou o primeiro, dublagem incrivel como sempre, o jogo promete e cumpre te facinar do começo ao fim! Incrível!
  49. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Man **** naughty dog they turned a masterpiece to a LGBT fanfiction, not worth buying
  50. Jun 21, 2020
    5
    Gameplay is decent. Dodging mechanic is pretty fun. The story, on the other hand, is one of the worst things I have ever seen/played. Completely undermines why i loved the characters of the original. It’s nowhere close to a 10/10 game but it’s not a 0/10 either.
  51. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No se porque la hacen de emocion esta bien el juego sus graficas banda sonora y especial es bonito la muerte de joel se entiende por elie quiere venganza en el primer trailer se ve que joel va morir pero es un buen juego Expand
  52. Jun 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was, pretty good but somehow it left me feeling empty, while part 1 left me anxious for more. I can't understand the Abby part, I just can't seem to understand her motivation. I really wanted to like it after all most of us been waiting seven years for this and honestly it doesn't feel worth it for that amount of time neither carrying the last of us title. Expand
  53. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Game sucks. Bad story, wished I listened to all the leaks and wish they would give everyone a refund.
  54. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, amazing graphics, everything is amazing, just don´t listen to this jerks that are talking about spoilers, or just rating the game without playing, they don´t know what they are doing, but you know, so play it and enjoy this masterpiece
  55. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    theoreticaly it's good but it isn't, games should be free of politics, but corporations know better what is good for people Honk Honk
  56. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    La historia y los personajes, tanto el rumbo y el mensaje final son una completa mierda, lo intentaron hacer super complejo cuando ya el primer juego era super simple y era perfecto por eso, bueno "perfecto" no es realmente, su historia no es nada del otro mundo y los personajes también, pero le da mil vueltas a este bodrio de secuela que solo destruyo el anterior
  57. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 is awesome just saying but joel’s death is sad and u need buy it Expand
  58. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom que fecha com chave de ouro o último ano de grandes lançamento no PS4. Os desenvolvedores foram muito ambiciosos e corajosos em relação a história, sabendo do risco que seria mexer com os principais personagens da obra. Gráficos, jogabilidade e ambientação beiram à perfeição. Única crítica pra mim seria pequenos furos de roteiro
  59. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Just finished my game. Ganpelay is incredible but story is full of **** Thank you SJW, Drakman and Anita
  60. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal piece of art! Wasnt sure where the story was going to begin but that's what made the journey that much richer. Characters I thought I'd hate I ended up reasoning with and vice versa! From sound, world design, A.I, textures this has to be up there with the not only Naughty Dogs best game but also from a technical stand point, they have achieved something very veryAbsolutely phenomenal piece of art! Wasnt sure where the story was going to begin but that's what made the journey that much richer. Characters I thought I'd hate I ended up reasoning with and vice versa! From sound, world design, A.I, textures this has to be up there with the not only Naughty Dogs best game but also from a technical stand point, they have achieved something very very special here and love it or hate i
    t will be talked about for years to come, and I will certainly be there for whatever next
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  61. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad
  62. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    I wish I could‘ve given it a -100000. you messed up something, which could‘ve been something great. The community is so disappointed, that you should apologize for this shhhhh you released. I‘ll give you a 1 for the graphics though.
  63. Jun 21, 2020
    3
    La primera parte era, para mi, uno de los 5 mejores juegos de todos los tiempos, esperaba con anhelo la salida de esta segunda parte. Que maten de la manera cruel en que asesinan, tras torturarlo vilmente, al protagonista, me ha dejado hecho puré, mas aun al tener que controlar a su asesina durante el juego. Esto no es lo que esperaba. No volveré a comprar un juego de Naughty Dog. EncimaLa primera parte era, para mi, uno de los 5 mejores juegos de todos los tiempos, esperaba con anhelo la salida de esta segunda parte. Que maten de la manera cruel en que asesinan, tras torturarlo vilmente, al protagonista, me ha dejado hecho puré, mas aun al tener que controlar a su asesina durante el juego. Esto no es lo que esperaba. No volveré a comprar un juego de Naughty Dog. Encima la prensa mundial (pagada con anuncios) defendiéndolos y no hicieron lo mismo con Final Fantasy, que le bajaron la nota por no gustarles la narrativa, entonces deberían bajárselo a este TLOUS2, Pero claro, es un exclusivo de Sony y Final Fantasy saldra en Pc y Xbox. Vergonzoso!!! Expand
  64. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The narrative of a good story is what we expected, but that was what destroyed this game, the rest is fine.
  65. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    The disappointment I have with this game is unimaginable. The story isn't just bad, it's horrendous because of the way the developers spat in the faces of fans. 5 years people have been waiting for the game, and unfortunately Naughtydog simply didn't give a **** The Last of us 2 is and will forever be a shameless cash grab and nothing more. Justice for Joel.
  66. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    the game is a wonderful experience that should ever one play it. and i liked everything except the relationship between ellie and dina i think it was not necessary.
  67. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Si se llamase de otra forma, fueran otros personajes, sería un juego con una mala historia, con mecanicas de la play tres pero con buenos gráficos. Pero no es así. No hace falta cagar en tus propios personajes para eso pasa años y simplemente matalos, es mejor.
  68. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I've played through the first game, i wanna say the part 2 was a decent game, just a little different story style compare to the first one. The story was pretty good, the game reveals a realistic story writing. Most of the players don't buy it cause they can't accept the way the story was told, they probably wanted a super hero types ending, something like no one is gonna die or dies likeI've played through the first game, i wanna say the part 2 was a decent game, just a little different story style compare to the first one. The story was pretty good, the game reveals a realistic story writing. Most of the players don't buy it cause they can't accept the way the story was told, they probably wanted a super hero types ending, something like no one is gonna die or dies like a hero thing. But also the characters need to develop more because its hard to get into them, and there is a lot of plot holes. Game was decent, but not for everyone. Expand
  69. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very dark and gritty extension to The Last of Us story that grips you the entire way through giving you so many questions that unravel and are answered as you play on. A bold choice for the franchise which I think really paid off. Gameplay is the same old last of us yet improved in every way, allowing you to freely explore the apocalyptic world as you so choose and discover memories of the oast. Personally I feel the game is better played yourself rather than watching a play through, but that's your choice. Been waiting a long time for this game and personally I'm happy with the result. Expand
  70. Jun 21, 2020
    2
    Didn’t realize the 2 in the title would be representative of it’s score. Last of Us 2 plays like Uncharted 4. In the gameplay trailer they showed a few years back they showed off a bunch of new combat mechanics but now that I’ve seen them in the game proper they’ve just been copied from Naughty Dog’s other game. On a technical level, at least in everything I’ve seen so far, there isDidn’t realize the 2 in the title would be representative of it’s score. Last of Us 2 plays like Uncharted 4. In the gameplay trailer they showed a few years back they showed off a bunch of new combat mechanics but now that I’ve seen them in the game proper they’ve just been copied from Naughty Dog’s other game. On a technical level, at least in everything I’ve seen so far, there is nothing new to show here. Honestly the biggest change is they made the quick time events wayy better. It’s okay. This is the biggest title Naughty Dog has probably ever handled so the pacing feels really inconsistent. In the first three and a half hours, the first half hour is the best and then slows wayyyyy down. Last of Us and all the Uncharted games are about 10 hours each. This one is supposed to be ~20 hours I heard but there’s not a lot of game to fill that space out. It’s a lot of moving from one cutscene to the next with nothing connecting it, but honestly that could just be because they wanted a slower opening before things ramp up. Idk, the first Last of Us starts with Joel’s daughter dying in his arms and while it does have its slow moments, they were always there to service the story. For the most part I feel the first game kept a pretty consistent high tension/energy throughout the full game. Second one hasn’t lost me yet but it’s starting to drag a bit. For comparison’s sake, 2 has one high octane moment in the first three and a half hours and doesn’t keep the momentum going. The first game imo had the opposite problem of never dwelling on impactful moments and swept them aside, opting for a time skip any time something big happened, but because of that never decreases the forward momentum from the very first scene of the game. Okay I’ll say there is one thing I outright don’t like and it’s that you can’t replace bottles with bricks and vice versa like in the first game. Now if you’re holding a filthy bottle and wanna pick up a shiny new brick your only choice is to throw the bottle. Not sure why this was implemented but it was probably because of Bottle Propaganda. One good thing I can say about The Last of Us 2 is how impressive the enemy AI is. It’s probably one step away from perfect in my eyes, the one thing missing of course being that enemies will still mindlessly throw themselves at you rather than backing down or running away but games gotta game so I didn’t really expect anything like that. Aside from that, tho, enemies will flank you, push forward when you reload, and just genuinely approach combat in a realistic way I wasn’t expecting. Enemies can pull you out from under cars, shout out your positions to their allies, and rush you if you get too close. There is a level of cartoonish csilliness, however, that comes with the game’s running theme of uncomfortability. Something like 3/5ths of the time when you kill a human, their allies will call out their name in dramatic fashion. the gameintends this to be dramatic, but given the sheer amount of times it happens, the overdramatized voice acting, and the INABILITY TO AVOID MOST COMBAT ENCOUNTERS, it just comes off as super dumb. This isn’t my only issue with the game’s themes nor is it even the biggest, but that’s a topic for another time. Combat still isn’t as deep as I wish it was, but with zombies feeling “smarter” at times and humans functioning like living thinking obstacles, going through it feels less like outsmarting a computer and more like outsmarting real people. It’s honestly just mean spirited in general. I thought the first few hours were fine but once human enemies show up the game takes on this guise of “Oh how could you kill them, they had a family Expand
  71. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Worst! Game! Ever! Worst! Story! Ever! Worst! Game Developer! Ever! Worst! Hype! Ever!
  72. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game make me angry. The plot is very poor and unreasonable.
    Naughty dog ​​give the Father's Day gift is KILL the joel. Rubbish GAME!!!!!!!!
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  73. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    El juego en su apartado tecnico es, muy bueno, en especial para las plataformas a la que estan dirigidos, las caras, la grafica y etc estan bien hecho, se nota las horas extras de trabajo de los empleados, el ambiente de desolación esta bien logrado, nada que envidiarle a la primera parte en este aspecto, la historia pues en este caso es buena aunque no le llega ni a los talones a laEl juego en su apartado tecnico es, muy bueno, en especial para las plataformas a la que estan dirigidos, las caras, la grafica y etc estan bien hecho, se nota las horas extras de trabajo de los empleados, el ambiente de desolación esta bien logrado, nada que envidiarle a la primera parte en este aspecto, la historia pues en este caso es buena aunque no le llega ni a los talones a la primera parte pero no es mala, la gente dice que es progre y la verdad es que aunque se muestre temas de agenda politicadel, no te lo restriegan en la cara como un intento de supremacia, ellie ya se sabia que era lesbiana desde la primera parte entonces no me sorprende y a mi opinion mientras la obra no quiera forzar estos temas y los introduzca de forma natural entonces no hay problemanada, un poquito de diversidad no hace daño Expand
  74. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Let me suck you off big trans daddy. See those pigs in the game? That's actually a human
  75. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    худшая игра ,я даже не был так расстроен ,когда imperator rome выходил .логвинов верни мои деньги 12 бла из/10 , больше не буду верить jurnasluham, Это мой первый обзор,т.к только на этой игре у меня пердак сгорел
  76. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never have I ever felt that strong emotions what I felt playing The Last Of Us 2. Starting with shock, pain, sadness, that slowly evolves to disgust. And in the final I'm feeling emotionally empty, every flashback, every scene with Joel hurts Elly and I'm feeling it too. Naughty Dog made an absolute masterpiece. Expand
  77. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tried it, didt like it. Never going to like sjw bs. I love Tomb Raider, bu not this forced **** Expand
  78. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Great game story is on point as you would expect from a naughty dog game.. do not let the politics of the gaming industry put you off the devs have done a great job
  79. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor juego del año y talves uno de los mejores de la historia tanto por la jugabilidad como los gráficos si tiene una reseña muy mala por los (compra pilas) de Xbox ya que no tienen exclusivos
  80. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    grafik oynanış atmosfer ve yaşattığı duygular bir oyunun ötesindeydi 10/10 buraya kadar ama hikaye oynu 10/8 e düşürüyo 430 tl verdim verdiğim paraya KESİNLİKLE DEĞDİ 26 saat bir çok duygu hissettim her hikayenin sonu güzel yani mutlu son olmasına gerek yok ama abby i öldürmememiz dışında 10/10 ULAN ABBY JOEL İ KÖPEK GİBİ ÖLDÜRDÜ BİZDE ONU O KADAR YOL GİDİP KURTARDIK AMK ANANI SKM ANANIgrafik oynanış atmosfer ve yaşattığı duygular bir oyunun ötesindeydi 10/10 buraya kadar ama hikaye oynu 10/8 e düşürüyo 430 tl verdim verdiğim paraya KESİNLİKLE DEĞDİ 26 saat bir çok duygu hissettim her hikayenin sonu güzel yani mutlu son olmasına gerek yok ama abby i öldürmememiz dışında 10/10 ULAN ABBY JOEL İ KÖPEK GİBİ ÖLDÜRDÜ BİZDE ONU O KADAR YOL GİDİP KURTARDIK AMK ANANI SKM ANANI ULAN GÜZELİM OYUNUN FİNAL SAHNESİ İLE ......... Expand
  81. Jun 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demaciados agujeros de guion o continuidad, para partir Joel paso de ser un mercenario desconfiado, un pinche abuelo desvalido que llega y dice su nombre a un grupo de desconocidos, segundo demaciadas coincidencias necesarias solo para matar a Joel,fuera de eso un historia de casi 25 horas jugando buscando por un lado que Ellie logre su venganza, y otra mitad para obligarte a simpatizar con Abby forzosamente con la historia de los Scars. Peor aun el final, la ira de Ellie cuando aun nos hacían creer que su ultima interacción con Joel habia sido una pelea, tal vez era mas fácil de creer que perdonara a Abby, pero peor aun cuando muestran que Ellie queria arreglar su relacion con Joel, osea Abby le quito esa oportunidad, y dado como mato a todos los demás que perdonara a final Abby es totalmente no creible. Expand
  82. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best game ever! Incredible! The story telling is amazing! All in this game is perfect.
  83. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very bad game I don’t like it mjkjsksmjekejejdjdidndjdnjddndjdjdbbdjdjdjdjdjdjjdjdjdjdjdjdjdjjdnsjsndjd
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  84. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is just awful compared to the first! it’ll make you want to play golf for sure! Expand
  85. Jun 21, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be the most disappointing game i have ever played. The story is incredibly generic and the way it's structured makes it so much worse, and don't even get me started on the ending. The only things that make this game worth playing are the graphics and the environments. The game play has not changed at all. I feel so bad for all the developers that poured their heart and soul into this game, only to have it dragged down by **** writing and dialogue. Expand
  86. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UNA PUTA MIERDA DE GUIÓN E HISTORIA. NO EXISTE OTRA MANERA DE ARRUINAR UN INCREÍBLE JUEGO. Pero bueno, todo juego es arruinable con un pésimo guionista y la inclusión de su agenda social. Expand
  87. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra!!!! Llevaba años esperando este título, sin duda ha cumplido mis expectativas, grandioso trabajo de parte de Naughty Dog!!
    Parece qué hay mucha gente que no entendió la historia.
  88. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Esta secuela fue una falta de respeto para la primera entrega, me arrepiento de haberlo comprado.
  89. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Great graphics. Horrible storyline. Half the time I felt I was running around doing the same things as I did in the first game.
  90. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The hard sequel succeeded in keeping me entertained! Don't listen to the angry bigots!
    Is it as good as Last of Us Part 1? Eh! But it managed to make me feel basically every emotion on the spectrum!
  91. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I will be honest, this is not what I am waiting whole year. I like this game so much, but, she is much tougher, and whole game builds on this. The scenes are incredibly beautiful. Graphics are simply indistinguishable from reality. There is nothing to say about it, because it is even better than what I expected. The soundtrack here is beautiful as well as in the first part. But, i don'tI will be honest, this is not what I am waiting whole year. I like this game so much, but, she is much tougher, and whole game builds on this. The scenes are incredibly beautiful. Graphics are simply indistinguishable from reality. There is nothing to say about it, because it is even better than what I expected. The soundtrack here is beautiful as well as in the first part. But, i don't understand that people, who underestimate. She isn't bad. But, could be better. Expand
  92. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics and the sound engineers did an good job bring that chilling clicking sound that I loved in the first game. But sadly, this game is more sit, watch and listen to what the developers message of ‘story’ is. Characters are tossed away like small trash and you feel forced to continue since what you can about is teased in doses. Lackluster and honestly disappointed in the game. Expand
  93. Jun 21, 2020
    2
    They really messed up the story, gameplay is amazing and the graphics are outstanding but It feels like a mix of the order for all the cutsenes and a bad plot, its really that bad.
  94. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Completely ruined the legacy left by the first game, the storyline makes no sense and seems forced.
  95. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Really good game, a must play please try it and forget about those simp comments! :D
  96. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You killed the main hero of the the game Joel shouldn't have died.
    We expected a very a very good story from you but you disgusted us.
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  97. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Unfortunately the plot of this game is the main weakness. Ending - no comments. Poor gameplay and bad stealth mechanic. Guess you've already read all reviwes above and below and there is no need to write something more. Hope this is just some kind a prank.
  98. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    hahahhahahahhahahhahahahahah omg this game is trashh hideo kojima 2 huh btw
  99. Jun 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La jugabilidad es buena, se tomaron su tiempo para crear el paisaje y muchos detalles, pero la historia y guion es tan malo, esto me recuerda a Terminator 2019 cuando matan John Connor y así arruinaron todo con una historia llena de inclusión y escenas Lgtb innecesarias al final Elli mata a decenas de personas y perros pero no puede matar a la asesina de su protector, . Expand
  100. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Начиная отзыв сразу хочу обозначить: я не против меньшинств, всегда говорил про таких: "Кто как хочет - так и дроч*т" - любой в праве выбирать с кем ему быть и т.д., НО, ребята, так нельзя, эта игра ПЕРЕНАСЫЩЕНА политкорректностью и феминизмом, ОНА КРИЧИТ об это, а я за компанию с ней от диссонанса в голове. Я нормально отнёсся (ещё в 2013 году), что Элли не гетеросексуалка, потом я заметил на горизонте видную мускулистую "даму" - Эбби, уже гетеросексуальную, но с явными признаками феминизма. Последней каплей для написания столь низкого отзыва стал, ВНИМАНИЕ, ТРАНСГЕНДЕР ПОДРОСТОК С АЗИАТСКОЙ ВНЕШНОСТЬЮ!!! Вы серьёзно?!!! Игра и так прописано темой с меньшинствами, а тут все в одном флаконе, осталось только на инвалидную коляску посадить этого подростка и он пройдет собеседование в любою европейской компании на любую позицию (а может его уже посадили за инвалидное кресло, я пока, к сожалению игру не допрошел, сил моральных все меньше и меньше). В целом геймплей нормальный (не великолепный да-да), местами бесил свой "деревянностью", но съедобно, не вкусно. Expand
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]