The Last of Us Part II

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  1. FelixFreimann
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    A very neat story that expands on the political and philosophical reflections introduced in the 1st game, adding depth and nuance to them.

    The game suffers from pacing issues and the repetitiveness of its main gameplay loop
  2. MxSh
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Einses der besten, wenn nicht sogar das beste Spiel auf der PS4. Jeder der es nicht spielt hat etwas verpasst. Auch wenn über die Story viel negatives berichtet wird, so ist sie doch die beste die es jemals gab. Ein Spiel welches so mit den Gefühlen spielt gab es noch nie. Selbst Tage nach dem Finale denke ich über dieses Spiel nach und wird auch lange in Erinnerung bleiben. Danke NaughtyEinses der besten, wenn nicht sogar das beste Spiel auf der PS4. Jeder der es nicht spielt hat etwas verpasst. Auch wenn über die Story viel negatives berichtet wird, so ist sie doch die beste die es jemals gab. Ein Spiel welches so mit den Gefühlen spielt gab es noch nie. Selbst Tage nach dem Finale denke ich über dieses Spiel nach und wird auch lange in Erinnerung bleiben. Danke Naughty Dog. Über einen Part III würde ich mich freuen.… Expand
  3. Curvarabb1907
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The game has good gameplay, graphics and details. However, it has the worst story and ending in any video game, and even in source of entertainment media.
    If you loved anything about part 1, this game destroyed entirely.
  4. Torii
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Hey Hey lets kill this and make them play this and then and then lets make this fight this and then omg and then at the end nothing happens and one lose all ya ya! My cat **** a better story.
  5. Lenca
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game just dosen't make sense. Playing with Abby just made me stop playing .… Expand
  6. itsMclovin
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    buen juego solo noo les gusta por el contennido que comenta y tiene y tratan
  7. Jamchua
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    If you get easily offended or butthurt over character deaths, question character choices and perspectives, this game ain't for you snowflake. If you like the first game, loved the gameplay, and can handle dark stories, strap in.
  8. Avecco
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Terrible story, pure propaganda with no sense, everything that i loved in the first part was destroyed in the second part.
  9. TedDPog123
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved this game and I think Naughty Dog should be at least commended for trying out something quite different and more risky than most other story-driven games in recent times. I can definitely see why some people aren't happy with the direction that this game went, especially since it begins with the death of a beloved character, but don't dismiss it as "bad writing" just because your favorite character dies - the world of this game is unforgiving and relentless. Beyond that, I'm glad that this game isn't just a cut-and-dry revenge story. On the surface, this game seems like it's completely centered around hate, but I feel like the game is more a cautionary tale of obsession and the importance of forgiveness and letting go of the past, and I respect this more nuanced take that the studio had decided to go with. Yes, it would've been satisfying to have killed Abby at the end, but that would have undermined the entire point of the game: that revenge won't undo the deeds of the past, and that the best way to deal with loss is not to dwell on it but to move on. Besides the story, this has some of the best music, acting and graphics of any PlayStation game to date. The gameplay's pretty smooth and it's solid as a stealth/action game. However, my biggest gripe with the game is probably through it's pacing - Ellie's first 3 days in Seattle I'm okay with, but Abby's part (especially day 1) felt like it was dragging on a little bit since it was jarring how all the momentum that had built up to the conclusion of Ellie's day 3 was just suddenly lost. Otherwise, this is a great, emotional journey that I would recommend any Last of Us 1 fan to at least experience with an open mind. Regarding the hate for the game, there is definitely some valid criticism, but I wouldn't blindly base my opinion on the game based on story beats without any context or based on what other people online say about it. And that goes for both sides.… Expand
  10. Realtalktime
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I had a lot of fun playing through the campaign, I enjoyed the gameplay and the detail that was put into the game, but unfortunately I don't know how to feel about the end of the story as it left me with a lot of conflicted emotions that I can't seem to understand. I do believe it is a good game, but many things hold it back at times, Abby is not a character anyone wants to see in a game as she serves no purpose other than for story, it is very difficult to relate to her becuase the way she went about things didn't seem to be fair. The game had a lot of potential, but unfortunately it didn't reach the same level of greatness as the first game.… Expand
  11. Biellw
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains spoilers. Pure trash. This was as big of a let down as season 8 of GOT. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Give it 1 week and buy it for $5 game basket at Walmart. The graphics were great don’t get me wrong, the story however was god awful. I get killing Joel randomly to show that he wasn’t a god, but to have Ellie turn the other cheek after killing hundreds of people after she gets a chance for revenge? Terribly and sloppy writing.… Expand
  12. Gabrienator74
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first game and I was expecting a great story to continue the saga. Unfortunately this is not the case. Don't get me wrong, the game has its great moments, tension, suspense, horror and lost if action. The decision to get rid of one of the main characters so early in the game I believe is wrong. Anyway is enjoyable and a little bit too long but is still solid game, graphics are amazing. I don't understand the hate from conservative people regarding the "agenda" that Naughty dog would be implementing or taking part of? Some people are gay, get over it folks.… Expand
  13. enjinn404
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, absolutely amazing. Not what I was expecting, but even better in a way. Cannot wait for part 3 already. I have never played anything that even comes close to this masterpiece.
  14. idontlike
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GOTY
    Garbage
    Of
    The
    Year

    i cant understand why should he die
    i just hate it    … Expand
  15. FreeZyX-_
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Story with lots of twists and turns, unpredictable actions, amazing narrative choices. Magnificent graphics, a breathtaking character design.
    I'm very happy to have discovered this game, its characters and its history.
  16. speedboiae86
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Get woke, go broke. Game contains a representation of gay and trans characters, which is good in it's own right, but it's what a majority of players do not want.
  17. Hfor02
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    The game is almost a complete waste of money the good bits graphics and music (by now most games should be topping 8 or 9 for music scores). The bad bits game-play hasn’t moved on in 7 years, the amount of time where you don’t really do much and the story which is more like fan fiction. Thank god I borrowed it rather then paid for it.
  18. D4RKST4R
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    Con los trailer que precentaron años atrás hicieron pensar a todos los fans una historia diferente, realmente frustrante esperar tanto para esta historia
  19. RIKI143D
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La morte di Joel è il vero motivo del fantastico viaggio che ci porta alla vendetta di Ellie contro Abby. Nuovi infetti, nuovi personaggi dove gli sviluppatori non hanno avuto paura di farli morire.… Expand
  20. Avathur
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    쓰레기중에 쓰레기. pc 요소가 있어서 평가가 낮아졌다는 소리는 개소리다. 스토리부터가 개연성이 없고 전작 주인공을 골프공으로 만들어 버린것도 모자라서 애비의 복수는 정당하고 앨리의 복수는 찝찝해야만하는 이 거지같은 스토리는 닐드럭만이 써서 그런거냐?
    복수는 또다른 복수를 낳는다는 메세지를 주고싶었으면 적어도 앨리가 애비를 죽이고 허탈함을 보이는 장면으로도 충분할텐데 무슨 말도 안되게 애비를 살려주는 스토리 참...
    0점이 아닌 1점을 주는 이유는 개발부서들을 위한 심심한 위로    쓰레기중에 쓰레기. pc 요소가 있어서 평가가 낮아졌다는 소리는 개소리다. 스토리부터가 개연성이 없고 전작 주인공을 골프공으로 만들어 버린것도 모자라서 애비의 복수는 정당하고 앨리의 복수는 찝찝해야만하는 이 거지같은 스토리는 닐드럭만이 써서 그런거냐?
    복수는 또다른 복수를 낳는다는 메세지를 주고싶었으면 적어도 앨리가 애비를 죽이고 허탈함을 보이는 장면으로도 충분할텐데 무슨 말도 안되게 애비를 살려주는 스토리 참...
    0점이 아닌 1점을 주는 이유는 개발부서들을 위한 심심한 위로
  21. Lagrit
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was so excited for this game, even with all the leaks; but I managed to ignore the leaks.... i wish I hadn't. I would have saved eighty bucks and a load of disappointment. Unlike the first game, this one made very little sense. I have no complaints about the gameplay; it built on the first one very well. I loved the parts with Ellie, Joel, Dina, Jesse.... but aside from that? Everything was a dumpster fire. Let's starts with the big one: Joel's death. I was not surprised by his death or upset about the gore, even though I questioned the logic of having Joel, a man who can sense an ambush from a mile away, mindlessly falling into Abby's simple minded trap. But I can live with that; no, what I don't understand is the structure of this. They try to make us hate Abby by having her brutally kill Joel, they have Ellie slaughter hundreds of people to get our revenge, and then....not take her revenge because of a brief memory of Joel? If they wanted us to want to forgo revenge, they had to do better than that.

    And then after making us hate Abby, they try to make us sympathetic by forcing us to play as her and making hamfisted attempts to get us to sympathize with her. Sorry, Abby, I don't care that your dad is dead, because the game didn't me care about him! I don't care that you lost him because I don't care about you. If they wanted this narrative to be successful, the structure should have been overhauled-- things should have started from Abby's perspective so we grew to love and sympathize with her loss and plight. We should have had with her at the beginning, a taste of what we had in the first tlou with Ellie and Joel. But she has no development, and we're expected to feel terrible for her. Sorry, I don't. There's no bond between Abby and the player, and over the course of her narrative, all you can think of is how **** forced everything feels, and how desperate naughty dog is to get you to like her, like an ugly guy at prom. They give her cooler weapons , they make her nice to dogs, they make you watch a yak-inducing sex scene, they make her basically be Joel with less self awareness and endless amounts of unacknowledged hypocrisy. They make Ellie out of character so that you sympathize with her less--insulting Dina and calling her a burden--kicking a dog's corpse and saying 'stupid dogs'. The first reaction I can understand because of stress, but the second? What the **** were you thinking, ND? She straight up wouldn't do that, and your attempts to villainous her are idiotic.

    This game gets a 1 instead of a zero because I loved the gameplay....but I'm so unbelievably disappointed i waited seven years for this nonsensical narrative.    … Expand
  22. LukaKa
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only thing in this game that is not on the high level is story, where one of the main characters dies (because of the spoilers it was downrated way before)... but still it made high standards for graphics, stealth and mechanics at all and I personally enjoyed it!… Expand
  23. cr0ssinganimals
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Ruined everything you loved about the first one, including lots of random character model glitches.
  24. NathanTang
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story line was broken. The characters change a lots. Joel was a cautious and careful man. Although he isn’t a hero but still hard to kill him. I don’t think that it is make any sense he been kill so easily. The last of us should be a story about Joel and Ellie. What they walk though together. Their choices and humanity. If you want to change the main character. Please, have us some signal and story to support the change. I don’t want to say any things about the politics or discrimination in this game. I am sure lot of person say it already. I am just a guy who want to play a game that it is suitable and comfortable.… Expand
  25. Matalf
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    An amazing story, with an amazing message! Thanks Naughty Dog and all the team!
  26. Poiasso
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Is a goooood game, i love it Is not that bad , for me Is a 9 / 10 the gráfics are awesome ,the escenarios too the conections, the history Is nuts.. i mean that game shows us the darck sixe of the humaniti Is a máster peace
  27. Vant04
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    TLOU2 does everything better than the first one. Everything is improved including and especially gameplay.
  28. Hlebuushekk
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очень странный и непонятный сюжет, который в итоге пришёл просто в никуда. Вот если бы меня попросили поставить оценку самой игре без сюжета, то тут бы была твёрдая пятерка с двумя плюсами, ведь игра серьёзно отличная в плане геймплея и механик, но вот сюжет.... Это конечно и не провал, но и не успех, игра меня разочаровала, но не могу сказать, что она мне всё таки не понравилась.… Expand
  29. Mataman07
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Great looking game and gameplay mechanics are insane definitely one of the best of the year for me but I can see how people can be divided about the game especially the story but personally I dig the different take they went and it's done now so there's nothing we can do to change it and I was able to accept it .
  30. Naor
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This game is garbage and im very upset i am a
    Big fan of '' the last of us" and after years of waiting and excitment this is what we get! Naughty dog shame on you
  31. Zazee
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story in this game is absolutely terrible. The gameplay is really annoying too, why does dodging basically never work? Melee combat is SO broken you can't dodge attacks and when you attack they block 90% of the time. And you don't put your arm around character's anymore when you're both using the same cover, in fact it pushes you away from cover and often gets you spotted. They rush everything in this game (even though it's long. I beat it in about 28-30 hours and it was a chore)and it doesn't carry any emotion like in the first one, they just go for shock value at the cost of character development. And don't even get me started on how broken the fight against Ellie in the theater is. It feels like they went " the first game was a masterpiece, how can we take that world and its character's and ruin it in every way just to piss off everyone who loves it". I avoided the trailers and reviews and everything else about this game so I could experience it for myself in all its glory, except it has none. This game feels like a slap in the face by naughty dog while they are laughing about it.… Expand
  32. paytonme1
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego, la jugabilidad y graficos de 10. En cuanto a la narrativa, es verdad que se podria haber contado de otra manera y mejor, se tendría que haber tratado a Joel de otra manera. Aún así, este juego no es para un 0 ni por asombro, es uno de los mejores de la generación.… Expand
  33. Diegomb
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part ll es un gran juego,pero creo que hablo por muchos cuando digo que es una maldita basura el hecho de que maten a uno de los mejores personajes en la historia de los videojuegos,y encima te hagan controlar a la machorra que lo hizo,Joel es un pilar vital en la historia,lo era hasta que decidieron matarlo,este simple hecho hace entrar en rabia a muchos jugadores dónde me encuentro incluído, historia muy forzada y pésima,me quedo con el primero por mucho.… Expand
  34. Hardcore-Gamer
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Pushing an agenda is disrespectful to the gaming community, If we let this slide the gaming community will regret it in the future. This is a game made for the gamers not the developers political platform.
  35. Nbius
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man I had such high I hopes thought all the rumors were wrong and kept myself fully away from them. I wanted to save my judgement after I finished the whole game and man it was a disappointment. I gave it like 4/10 because of all the handwork people have put in graphic or game play wise. But man I didn't come to Last of Us for that I came for the story, build on from the part 1. I don't know if the devs or director are trying to be different just cause they wanna be different but man there are so many points in the game so unnecessary doesn't build anything from the part 1. It makes sense when director and the writer for part 1 left, which now I feel like they shouldn't even made part 2 better they left the series when part 1 ended. I dont even wanna start talking about Joel, who was our avatar through out the first part, I didn't even get to play him like wtf, we knew he was gonna die but killing him in unbelievable **** way ,by a **** character named abby. Imagine playing a person who just killed a character what you came to play, yeah they wanted to be different took a risk etc, why tho. They are showing "She got a reason too" and I have to fight Ellie , cause some **** character from the first part had some revenge. Man whoever leaked the plot good cause spending 60 dollars during this pandemic on this **** writing is not worth it. Main thing "Cycle of revenge isn't it a horrible thing" man wtf no **** but its a game goddamn it. We didn't see more of Issac or the scar group. We didn't go more into furthering into the lore of the apocalypse . The ending was so **** cant even build empathy such a bad story telling, I dont know how many times I have said it so awful. There were so many better aways to go about this story, waited 5 years for this !!!!!… Expand
  36. trycoldman23
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Destroying the character development of the beloved characters, but also using half of the game to force the player to sympathise with the killer of the prequels protagonist.… Expand
  37. Harold44
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The end of this game goes on way to long, should've ended with Dina and Ellie at the farm, But NO!. Because that'll make the ending OK (ish), I feel this game should've been labelled Part 3, Then I'd have more truck with the Abby and Ellie feud ending as it stands, with part 2 being the story of Ellie coming to terms with how Joel lied to her about the Hospital, Having said that. Since I now know Joel's dead, What would the point of that game be now

    I wanted to give it a higher score, phenomenal Graphics and Amazing gameplay can't save it from its poor story    … Expand
  38. MrOrangeS
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    I really hate to say it, but my disappointment is immeasurable with this game. It gets top score in everything but the one thing I loved about this series and that was the story. To try and humanize your enemy is a good tactic in many stories but only if you excite it well which this game did not. The story is an insult to original fans and deserves the harsh criticize. I would stillI really hate to say it, but my disappointment is immeasurable with this game. It gets top score in everything but the one thing I loved about this series and that was the story. To try and humanize your enemy is a good tactic in many stories but only if you excite it well which this game did not. The story is an insult to original fans and deserves the harsh criticize. I would still recommend playing the game because of the better graphics and game play but if you want the story stay away. Nothing can make up for the plot in the end, but I am hopeful for future projects to be better.… Expand
  39. Hubwood
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    If you're having Problems with the Story, you're the problem.
    Abby is NOT the problem.

    But a big lack of empathy is whats wrong with today's society.
    So it was kind of predictable. And Naughty Dog probably knew that.

    This game is beautiful. It's amazing.
    It's far from being perfect (In terms of game-play and length), but it's an amazing ride.
  40. Terencewwc
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    what a shame of you Naughty dog, and same go you Neil Druckman, you are the extremely narcissitic and extremely hypicrisy person, players who really understand this game will understand what im saying :)
  41. DenverGamer
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Prepare to be extremely disappointed. Neil Drukkman ruins his story line and characters, much like the recent Star Wars movies. **** might have decent gameplay mechanics, but is a terrible story teller, and should retire his man bun from the industry. Lame
  42. Maniac4
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Most things have already been said, a competent game ruined by stupid and illogic decisions from certain characters in crucial situations....without those it would be 6 or 7 out of 10 but this review is completely subjective so it's a 0/10 for me.
  43. Alexp27
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    most unsatisfying ending to a game. You kill hundreds of people to get to one person but as you as you finally get the the main antagonist all of a sudden its wrong?
  44. georgeael
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone who played the first game should stay away from this monstrosity at all costs. Can’t believe i was forced to play as someone i despise for a few hours before i deleted the game. Naughty Dog absolutely falsed advertised the game. I stayed away from all spoilers and despite that is the only PS4 game i deleted halfway through the game. Absolutely shocking, what a waste of my money and time.… Expand
  45. ThomasZ
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    First and foremost I respect the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters Ellie is one of my favourite video game characters of all time. That being said I played around ten hours of the game, after a certain event happens and to a beloved character I wasn’t motivated to continue on. I held that character deeply and wanted to be just like the character when I played the first last of us. I feltFirst and foremost I respect the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters Ellie is one of my favourite video game characters of all time. That being said I played around ten hours of the game, after a certain event happens and to a beloved character I wasn’t motivated to continue on. I held that character deeply and wanted to be just like the character when I played the first last of us. I felt broken after experiencing what happened and it haunts my every waking moment and I’m traumatised, I’m nearly brought to tears every time I think about it and when a beloved character was so disrespected and taken out in a brutal manner, a big part of me died inside. I’ve been playing video games ever since I could hold a controller and love story telling, but I think this game has ruined both for me. Like I couldn’t continue on in the game I don’t think I’ll be able to continue on playing video games, it breaks my heart that the person I wanted to be back in 2013 when this game came out was taken away I don’t think I’m myself anymore. The graphics and gameplay is amazing but minus points for making me kill dogs.… Expand
  46. RT1992
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    It's the worst game ever .. **** story ...and **** characters ... it's wasting money and time.
  47. Xavarent
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to like this Game, I really do but I can't.
    The music, the gameplay and the atmosphere are all great, but I just don't feel the story. I can see what they where trying to do with playing Abby to sympathies with her, but it's doesn't click with me. And the pacing is just off putting. Also the ending and the last flashback seemed weird, Ellie had a family, a home and everything seemed fine, but then Tommy comes out of nowhere to have Ellie kill Abby. Which she doesn't do, I know they want her break the ''cycle of revenge'', but it would have been better if she killed and gets back home, the same ending is happening and she realizes that it didn't fulfill her. In a way the ending is just that but it would have filled the players that didn't like Abby with satisfaction, and the players that like her would have been broken like the game wants the player to feel as it seems. Also the Joel Cutscene, she can forgive Abby but doesn't forgive Joel, I can see why but I just feels so rushed in the End. Anyway I would have liked a totally different story to begin with, maybe where they explore Ellies Immunity or maybe just a game where Abby is played with no Joel and Ellie. But that's just my Opinion, not a fact.    … Expand
  48. Adenp9070
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    A terrible story that is inconsistent from the first game, full of plot holes and a cast that is generally unlikable.
  49. Spookyhammer
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    good graphics and sound, horrible storyline to the point it is unplayable...
  50. Khalids94s
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    They take it to other way
    The story was really bad and boring The graphics was ok
  51. SYJiK
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most of the main complains have been said & there is not much to say but I wanted to say that to Just remeber that games are for having FUN , having a good time and good story to hear (not exactly bad or good ending indeed) , it couldn't named a game if you are feeling INCOVIENIENT playing it for 20 hours it's more likely a torture or sth , so if you like to get sad for at least half of the game then you must rate it 10/10 & if not, you know the score yourself :)… Expand
  52. Emperana
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Trash game, not worth your time and money... Spoiled by brainless director..
  53. Mokou
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Character Inconsistencies, Cheap shocks, and Coincidences, and generally bad writing. The worst story I have seen in Video games. Gameplay Graphics and Sound is mostly good, but do you really want bad writing in a story-driven game? 5/10. Save your 60 bucks for Ghosts of Tsushima.
  54. Spenno13
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review is going to be separated into two parts, the first being my own personal opinion to the game and the second part my reaction and thoughts to what people have been saying about the game.
    I am far from completing this game hence why i have given it an 8. So far impressed is not even the word i would use to describe this game, it exceeded graphical expectations that i did not know could be maintained on a console of this generation and its character development was fantastic with how quickly I fell in love with new characters such as Jesse and even more with old characters such as Maria in the short amount of time i saw her. Managing to avoid the leaks Joel’s death was a complete shock to the system that made me feel the same amount of anger that Ellie did, after spending the whole of the first game becoming the character that you play, as well as Dina’s pregnancy reveal throwing a whole other obstacle into the revenge story. Going into the game i had high hopes, however as time drew closer to the release i became concerned that we would have a repeat layout of the first game being, we have a story that surrounds Ellie’s immunity to the fungal virus and we have to go on a country wide quest to find someone who can help, or something along those lines. Although, I was pleasantly surprised that instead of forcing me though a few states that were full of clickers, runners and bloaters we went straight to Seattle and the game takes place here for it’s majority. When it comes to runners and clickers the new types of “zombies” were very refreshing and added a whole other layer of strategy to the game, similarly had felt the same excitement for areas where you’re opposition was both living and “dead”. So overall, this game has been a fantastic experience so far and it’s inclusion of LGBT expression from Dina and Ellie, to a pride filled book store in the first day of Seattle has been especially refreshing as it is not shoving it down your throat it is making them seem like a real couple no matter the gender they act as anyone else would, as well as discrete mentions of religion and other less talked about topics in video games.
    A key issue that i have had with the negative reviews of this game is people who have put a review out on the day that they received this game saying they hated it from beginning to end, this game, if played through with proper exploration and is not rushed through is around 30 hours of gameplay, that tells me that the people who have written reviews for this game on the day of release have not taken time to appreciate this game and have missed heartwarming parts of the story that develop the characters a little more, such as Ellie’s cover of Take On Me in the music shop and Ellie and Dina’s conversation of growing old and living life to the fullest in a farmhouse with pets. A game like this is not to be rushed otherwise key points that helped to develop these so called ‘bland’ characters will be missed and will cause you to think this. Also many people seem to have an issue of its portrayal of a lesbian couple and well if you are so disgusted at the sight of two women who are in love kissing on camera then you are growing up in the wrong era because this kind of development in gaming should have happened long before now. Thirdly, many people disliked the game before even properly starting it after 3 hours in and Joel’s death happens people were furious with ‘trashy writing’ and a ‘rushed narrative’ however you have to looked at what Naughty Dog wanted for this game. They wanted a revenge story that the player could relate to so killing off Dina would feel underwhelming and you would not be able to sympathise with Ellie as well as copying the recipe from the first one that worked so well which was killing off Sarah I the first 20-30 minutes, or alternatively if they would have killed Joel off say 10 hours into the game it would have felt dragged out for me. Something i have noticed a lot of people mention is how it is uncharacteristic of Joel to trust someone as quickly as he did with Abby however, look at what we know, he as lived in a perfectly secure and welcoming civilisation wth Maria and Tommy, over those 4 years he has had to worry about outside threats less and less and has begun to see the good in people, therefore he is likely to have gone very soft over these many years, another way to look at it is that he had no other options at the time, they were being chased by a horde and was told of a secure location that according to his response to it, he knew and had likely been to before, so considering his options his judgement was possibly clouded. Overall, I think there is unnecessary backlash, however this has allowed me to appreciate the game even more and look at it from different perspectives    … Expand
  55. Crawfma
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How many narrow passages can I crawl through before I realize there is always going to be a zombie or person who wants to murder me on the other side? Gameplay was repetitive. Jump some ledges, encounter some bad humans, go in a building and fight zombies. Search for loot. Repeat for 20 hours.

    The story, well, not what I wanted, but it was also a jumbled mess that really wanted to convey something to all of us. I don’t think it succeeded at accomplishing that goal, whatever it was.    … Expand
  56. crnico95
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    el juego esta bueno.. Pero la historia, es fatal.(que es el mayor atractivo del juego)
  57. desmatch
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Excellent game with beautiful graphics and exciting story!
    One of the best games ever
  58. Jlopes12
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Terrible story that doesn’t lead anywhere, terrible beginning, terrible ending.
  59. RPR7
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    this game is a trash,it´s awful, simply don´t waste your time or your money
  60. Mirlo
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Siete años para esto. El peor final que he visto, huecos argumentales que dan vergüenza
  61. Andre2001
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is such a let down to the fans. Im a huge fan of the first one but part 2 is just bad. The story is such a mess. The writing is off at some parts and they do things so out of character for the characters we love. Its such a disappointment your better off not playing it. I have no idea what on earth they were thinking but playing as joels characters is so stupid, boring and dragged on. No one wants that NOR cares about Abby. Such a **** up of a game… Expand
  62. AnitaNeil69
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    Badly written story, denying the fact that part1 is a legit well written story. 1 is only for the game play.
  63. Saifbar
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This game has many flaws in storytelling and execution.. Graphics and environment are great but that doesn't make up for the way ND chose to tell their story. You simply can't have me play 20 hours killing people and infected and watching Ellie suffer for revenge so that in the end she decides to forgive and move on.... and ffs we get it its 2020 gay people exist just don't force feed itThis game has many flaws in storytelling and execution.. Graphics and environment are great but that doesn't make up for the way ND chose to tell their story. You simply can't have me play 20 hours killing people and infected and watching Ellie suffer for revenge so that in the end she decides to forgive and move on.... and ffs we get it its 2020 gay people exist just don't force feed it to everyone!!

    Suddenly I forgive Capcom for RE 5 and 6 after this piece of crap!!    … Expand
  64. FalconMan00
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This Game Is Sucks More Than The World War 2 First With The End And The Weird Story everybody expected a game and It wayyyyy different and worse...i will give point for graphics and gameplay but story line and the ending that the main character that everyone loved get nothing no family no friends and even the guitar she cant play it anymore and the thing you made her like do that by herThis Game Is Sucks More Than The World War 2 First With The End And The Weird Story everybody expected a game and It wayyyyy different and worse...i will give point for graphics and gameplay but story line and the ending that the main character that everyone loved get nothing no family no friends and even the guitar she cant play it anymore and the thing you made her like do that by her choice and also not even kill Abby you made us play with character that killed The Main Loved Character Joel and you changed how the game was about and it like you cant do much and again the ending sucks...you ruined last of us and i hope you get low rate so you know that you did Huge Mistake and also why everyone dies even the dog !! the dog lily died and the game have a lot of mistakes and plot that should had be different and for last time you changed how the game was about and the ending sucks even if leak for last of us 3 the ending sucks and i hate it!!… Expand
  65. Natedog22
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    Whit a heavy heart I can say I did not get the last of us 2 game I wanted or needed this games plotty unjustified and forced story will trow you off the game completely alot of the time it just dosent add up and makes joel and Tommy look stupid.

    Making you play as someone we do not care about and forcing you to accept it in the worst way possible running away from all that made the first    Whit a heavy heart I can say I did not get the last of us 2 game I wanted or needed this games plotty unjustified and forced story will trow you off the game completely alot of the time it just dosent add up and makes joel and Tommy look stupid.

    Making you play as someone we do not care about and forcing you to accept it in the worst way possible running away from all that made the first game sooo good.    … Expand
  66. cpt_decay
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lets just take a moment here and pay respect to druckman who managed to ruin something that millions of people loved for almost a decade.
    but to be honest they tried to say everyone is a villian in someone else's story and thats a lot of potesial for a masterpiece but ther ruined every aspect of it.im not mad about playin abby cuz she killed joel but and i actualy understand why she did it.but for people that lived with these characters this long its not acceptable.Its like someone murders your father and expect's you to underestand him cuz no matter what the reason is you wanna **** him up.    … Expand
  67. AlucardSenpou
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    El juego me lo termine hace unas horas y te deja un vacio. Ahora entiendo las palabras de Neil Druckmann ''Que tanto estas dispuesto a perder por la VENGANZA'' y lo experimentas en la piel de Ellie Y Abby. ME ENCANTÓ THE LAST OF US PARTE 2
  68. wellmiller
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I finished it a couple of hours ago and I'm still shaking. The story is so bold and mature, I loved it. The game is very ambitious. I'm so grateful to the Naughty Dog team.
  69. TheOne666
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The set pieces and overall improvements over the first game are amazing. You can see what hard work, dedication and a toxic work environment by a triple A developer can produce. Having said that, the overall narrative and deceptive marketing truly negates the potential of this “masterpiece.” This really could of been something special. The sloppy writing, forced plot devices and contradictory character interactions spoiled the entire experience for me. It’s fine if you wanted to shock the audience, but instead this game pulls predictable “violence begets violence” themes with no resolution in the end. Ancillary characters died at the drop of a hat, while main characters only suffer emotional scaring. There is no real lesson here besides “don’t start something you can’t finish” and that unfinished business is the game’s own story quality. Hopefully this will be a lesson as to what really is important to storytelling and what lying to a loyal consumer base gets you.… Expand
  70. KingCheesePiss
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This game is so bad, in gameplay and in story telling, so far away from the masterpiece original, that I am hand on heart not going to be buying a PS5. Im buying a series X instead.

    This game is so bad that I don't want to assosiate myself with playstation anymore. Way too many exclusive games that are exploring or walking simulators, with QTE gameplay, not much control of your    This game is so bad, in gameplay and in story telling, so far away from the masterpiece original, that I am hand on heart not going to be buying a PS5. Im buying a series X instead.

    This game is so bad that I don't want to assosiate myself with playstation anymore. Way too many exclusive games that are exploring or walking simulators, with QTE gameplay, not much control of your character, and finally this sequel comes out, and by comparison i platinumed the original and finished it 8 times, and played online for hundreds of hours. This sequel is getting around 1% of the time i spent on the original and it will be the last game i ever play on a sony console. Im done.

    If cyberpunk 2077 is anything like this, ill quit gaming and just play garbage on my phone.    … Expand
  71. Hasztok
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    My game ranking
    1. TLoU 2. TLoU left behind
    3. TLoU 2
    4. The Witcher 3
    This game is amazing
  72. Onaga95
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Большинство идиотов, ставящих игре 0 или 1 / 10, даже не запускали её, ещё большие идиоты орут на SJ пропаганду, которой в игре крайне мало, причём она даже не навязывается, а просто имеет место быть. Я бы поставил оценку 8 или 9 по правде говоря, но есть необходимость уравновесить несколько "великих обзорщиков". Я понимаю, что сюжет действительно спорный, лично меня он устроил. Но нельзяБольшинство идиотов, ставящих игре 0 или 1 / 10, даже не запускали её, ещё большие идиоты орут на SJ пропаганду, которой в игре крайне мало, причём она даже не навязывается, а просто имеет место быть. Я бы поставил оценку 8 или 9 по правде говоря, но есть необходимость уравновесить несколько "великих обзорщиков". Я понимаю, что сюжет действительно спорный, лично меня он устроил. Но нельзя же просто брать и сливать в унитаз ту охрененно огромную работу проделанную разработчиками, сколько часов ушло на создание окружения, анимаций и всего остального. Если вы не согласны с историей, поставьте вы уж хотя бы 5 или 6, срань господня

    Most of the idiots who put 0 or 1/10 did not even launch the game. Even bigger idiots shout and cry about SJ propaganda, which is extremely small in the game, and it does not even impose itself, but simply takes place. I would give it 8 or 9 truly, but there is a need to balance a few "great reviewers." I understand that the story is controversial, and I am ok with that. But you can’t just take dump into the toilet that huge **** work done by the developers, how many hours it took to create the environment, animations and everything else. If you do not agree with the story, you should at least put 5 or 6, ffs, jeez    … Expand
  73. Mmomss0
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Iron man didn't go through all that trouble to Forgive Thanos. Now why would Ellie? Naughty Dog is a disgrace.
  74. Bl00dyV
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely astonishing game ! Naughty Dog plays with your emoutions like a puppeteer with it’s dolls. Truly dark story with a lot moments to think about. All you maggots who didn’t like it can go play another Assassin Creed “story” or whatever. No one in game industry ever did something tiny close as these people in Naughty Dog. Compare this game to Game of Thrones, where all your favorite characters die in a blink of an eye. Neil Druckmann decided that Joel will die...so what ? He is an artist of modern society. Mastermind of story telling in his own way. Be grateful for such unique opportunity to play this spectacular game.… Expand
  75. joshuaridley
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Listen the game is a peace of art fact, however it simply is not recognisable as the last of us forcing you to play how they know you wouldn't want to and fundimently character assassination were ever it can and I dont just mean killing them off i mean stripping them to nothing and simply leaving you with a shell of there former character and I could go on and on but to some up as fastListen the game is a peace of art fact, however it simply is not recognisable as the last of us forcing you to play how they know you wouldn't want to and fundimently character assassination were ever it can and I dont just mean killing them off i mean stripping them to nothing and simply leaving you with a shell of there former character and I could go on and on but to some up as fast as I can it's a peace of art that's been Smeared all over with a political agender because your not allowed to be a strong leading man anymore there for you must be crushed and spat on and any one making a bad review as a male atm is against gays transsexuals ets but the truth is am not am loving am caring and accepting and I loved the first game, I just dont see how you thought the story was good at all but I know you dont care you have my money now but I wont ever play it again and there will be no part 3 for me the funny thing is the first game really helped people to see being gay is normal and your right. Yours sincerely a former lover and fan of the last of us and of naughty dog.… Expand
  76. CraterChest
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game expands very well on the previous game. The gameplay is improved substantially and the battles are thrilling and satisfying. Many people dislike the game, especially for the story. While I can understand where they may be coming from, I feel like I can't logically come to the same conclusion.

    The story was really good and really well done and instead of trying to rehash the same    This game expands very well on the previous game. The gameplay is improved substantially and the battles are thrilling and satisfying. Many people dislike the game, especially for the story. While I can understand where they may be coming from, I feel like I can't logically come to the same conclusion.

    The story was really good and really well done and instead of trying to rehash the same story it tried something new that impacted you afterwards.

    I think if many additions that many people dislike were taken out, it would be a lesser game. They are vital to the story being as good and impactful as it was, and allowed for the gameplay to be deeper and more unique compared to the previous game.

    All in all, while the story may be different, it's amazing and just as good as the first (if not better). And the gameplay is incredibly fun and expands well on the groundwork laid in The Last of Us.

    Its exhausting to play, because you put so much mental and emotional energy into each story and combat sequence, but you cant put the game down. It is an enthralling, incredible experience and work of art, and one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  77. Melikelara
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Really loved the first one, this one expanded on the gameplay and is truly graphically astonishing being on a ps4. It just lost one point from me for being a bit too long in some parts.
  78. Actualreviewerl
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 presents a storyline very different but yet extremely similiar to the first game, the game has gotten alot of hate because of ABBY the person who killed joel (main character in a horrific way, people have the problem of being way too soft, this game is unlike any other game ive ever played, the game has so many emotions entitled to it, the game has become so incredibly realistic not in the graphics, but in character behavior and emotion, it shows the frustration of the characters it shows a type of format wich goes with two sides of two characters, 1 evil, 1 good, but as you go on it shows tje humanity and the similarities between the characters, alot of reviewers and fans wanted a game filled with happiness of where u see joel and ellie roaming the USA in such a progressive and fun chill way, but yet aggressive, in TLOU2 its depressibg, the game shows such great writing that it really shows the lack of quality of games these days, in the entire decade only 4 games have stood out to be the best, TLOU, GOW, RDR2 and TLOU2, this game shows such emotion that its hard to believe that this is a video game, the atmosphere, the graphics
    the infinite ways to approach a situation, the AI is incredibly unpredictable wich gives you this alive type of feeling, the combat is incredibly realistic showing a real punch, not an incredible jab evrey time u press the pucnh button, the blood that comes out of your enemies that u just slaughtered feels like you actually killed someone, the game is so good i felt like i was in the game, i forgot i was even playing sometimes, so many reviewers keep saying this game is good for some people wich it is, for quality reviewist, it dosent feel like a bland game like i anticipated it would be, its incredibly well written, the game shows real and depressing emotions wich ive never seen before ecxept in the first game, there are numerous flaws but they are minor, the jump button had potential, the puzzles werent good but they werent bad either (ropes felt clonky), the gun play was a pretty normal, it was functional, it flet like a teen was holding the gun, some of the time frames werent coordinated and felt very idiotic but they werent terrible, and some of the characters get introduced 5 hours after you kill them with a pipe, wich feels just lazy but not terrible still, they couldve added a special move where u press 4 different buttons one after another to make a cool kick or something like that, the games hate comes from the main character dying and that you have to play as his killer, unlike other people i had an opened mind even though i fell in love with joel in first game ( ive played TLOU1 about 29 times just because it was so good and im already starting a new walkthrough on the 2nd game) people arent very appreciative of abby and dont try to understand why she did it, hopefully more people give it a second try and realise how good it is, and try to enjoy the game from a more easy and open perspective instead of crying because joel died, it feels like alot of the critics didnt even play the game, i can go on and on defending the game while u could just give it a 2nd try like we did with the 1st game, my rating is a 9.3 it dosent deserve the 0.7 because of the easily fixable flaws.    … Expand
  79. Mubarak1
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. جزء عظيم جداً مليء بالمغامرة والاستكشاف والرعب والانتقام في عالم مليء بالوحوش… Expand
  80. Isa18
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Llevo solo 9 horas jugando pero es uno de los mejores juegos que e jugado hasta ahora.
  81. tehdramah
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game doesn't deserve the reviews it's been getting lately. That was quite a challenging and breathtaking story. A solid 10!
  82. Progamer352
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    I thought it was a pretty good game, not better then the first, I personally don't think it deserves that hate its getting.
  83. dawidak
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    excellent game with main story not for everyone. If u want to understand ellie's choice you will need to study whole game.
  84. thegame087
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    easily on the best ps4 games ever created a must own a must play do it dont listen to the review bombs!
  85. Alex-Marques
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    A few improvements and functions were implemented into the game, while others were discarded or downgraded (maybe).

    The mechanics in comparison with the first game was a good improvement plus the ambient, locations, global illumination, graphics, sounds, etc. And since a game is not only composed by the story but also by many aspects, I will be honest. Considering this game tell us a    A few improvements and functions were implemented into the game, while others were discarded or downgraded (maybe).

    The mechanics in comparison with the first game was a good improvement plus the ambient, locations, global illumination, graphics, sounds, etc.

    And since a game is not only composed by the story but also by many aspects, I will be honest. Considering this game tell us a concept about a post-apocalyptic world, I was expecting that the story would not do that well at part II.

    For this reason I remove 2 whole points. The story is neither bad nor good, it is as dark and heavy as a horror story (even worse). It describes the reality of human beings living in a post-apocalyptic world and learning with their mistakes, and paying for their acts (or sins).

    The characters were also very "reworked" (Joel becomes sensitive and inattentive in comparison with the first game, and other new characters comes from nowhere, maybe not precisely seen on the first game).

    It's clear that this game tells us a concept of a world in critical situations, but this was not related in exact at the first game, which made me feel very sad for the Part II (considering part I was also sad from the start to the end).

    I was aware of all these points and can understand the bad reviews about the story (which is not a scripted story but a concept), but to be honest, the game is not just the story.

    And even if it was because of the story that the game received positive reviews, people must know that this is a negative part of the game (in my case -2 points) and not the whole. The game did not innovate a lot in comparison with the first game, but it followed a good position.

    I forgot to mention that from the -2 points of my review, one was considering the unclear launch and confusing organization of the game. The company needs to improve this, and I mean by a LOT, literally!

    The first game is scored 10 for me and I recommend it. Now part II... if you like the "script" about Ellie and Joel, consider skipping this game and have fun with TL OU part I and its "DL Cs", because they are quite good.

    Now if you don't care about the concept of this game, I would think twice, before playing, because this game has a very distorted and dark (even violent) story. And other than that, mechanics are not deep explored, just a few minorities were implemented.    … Expand
  86. Xeusj81
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not the best game, it's true but it has to be said it's not a game for everyone. The message, the ending, very good, the graphics, the sound, the gameplay just extraordinary. For me a 9.5 out of 10 AAA game
    Play it and be the judges gamer (see beyond a video game) Thank you Naughtydog y nail    … Expand
  87. TacoCatCanadian
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 in my opinion is a fantastic game. It has gotten a lot of unnecessary hate because of story events that the majority of people don’t like. People are praising Joel for what he’s done while in reality he’s caused the most deaths by not letting the Fireflies make the cure. His death from the hands of WLF is harsh but justified in their world. We play as Abby and Ellie in the game and people say it does nothing because they don’t like Abby. However, the Abby’s side of the story did so much and put into perspective that both sides of this fight view themselves as the good guys (Ellie trying to avenge Joel’s death and Abby avenging her dads and countless other deaths because of Joel). Also, another complaint that I’ve seen from people is that Abby doesn’t die in the end. However, this ending shows the growth of Ellie the most. While she’s drowning Abby, she flashes back to a scene where Ellie and Joel talking about what happened in the ending of tlou 1. At the end of this scene, Ellie says that she will forgive Joel for what he did and she realizes while drowning Abby that she has to do the same for her. For the gameplay, it’s not as bad as people say it is. The stealth aspect is some of my favorite and gun play feels authentic. Level design does feel off as it blocks you off with small foliage (bushes, branches, etc) but that’s not enough to make me hate the gameplay. Overall, I think the game is fantastic and is receiving a lot of unnecessary hate due to two events that are very good once they’re understood.… Expand
  88. AjCP
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Completely sure that this is the best Story game i have play in a long time
  89. Dusicka
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a Masterpiece. Facial expressions, character animations are incredible - this should be standard across all AAA games. In general graphic, while I'm realizing it still runs on 7 years old crappy HW, is astonishing. Combat flow is awesome - remember gameplay trailer from E3 2018 when most of us were saying: "yes, nice rendered animation sequences, no way it could be actualThis game is a Masterpiece. Facial expressions, character animations are incredible - this should be standard across all AAA games. In general graphic, while I'm realizing it still runs on 7 years old crappy HW, is astonishing. Combat flow is awesome - remember gameplay trailer from E3 2018 when most of us were saying: "yes, nice rendered animation sequences, no way it could be actual gameplay, it's too smooth"? Well, it's true. That was actual gameplay (everything you saw in that gameplay trailer is really in the game and prefectly working). Yes AI is sometimes not so great especially in the stealth phase but nothing terrible and it is still beter than AI in any another game. And music? As in the first game is awesome as well.

    Locations are also well designed, when you decide to explore every corner then you will reveal many little stories in this sad postapocalyptic world. So now I'm getting to the point that despite many happy moments or awesome scenes (which you will not want to leave) this game is in general very sad, very brutal and violent. So if you got problem with a lots of blood, knives in the neck, broken bones, broken necks, killing people/animals/zombies etc. then probably this game isn't for you and you should avoid it at any cost to keep your mental health safe.

    Now about story. I was lucky that I avoided all the spoilers and leaks so I could fully enjoy the story and I must say it was very good story, every chapter was well-placed, every character decision understandable, my emotions were jumping from the absolute happinnes to the absolute saddness. And in the end I only was a little bit disapointed how the story ended but also at the same time I was feeling happy that it ended in that way.

    One note: if you are new to The Last of Us then I really recommend to play the first game before Part II, even if the Part II in the end explains/reminds everything that was in the first game, only in this way you could be fully immersed by the story and fully hit by all the emotions.

    Well done Naughty Dog, 10/10.    … Expand
  90. alppapuccu
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazingly structured story, incredible details, super reality. Player-character bounding developed perfectly. You cannot avoid asking yourself “what would i do” as said in the final scripts of the game. Most of us respond it like Joel I think. However morality of Joels actions in first part is bad for all human kind. But that didn’t stop us to love Joel and Ellie. This game tells something about human nature darkest sides. This adventure asks you are there actually a perfect right choice? For all of us? This adventure could make you thinking for days about intereting pshycological dilemmas. You can add thing up in your mind. The fact is this is for sure more than a **** game.… Expand
  91. Sandra120
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The best game ! It's an amazing experience to enjoy. I loved the storyline.
  92. hoemalone
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The hate train for this game is unbelievable. I understand how somebody could be annoyed by certain story choices but you can't tell me you played this whole game and would give it a zero. If you have an open mind and play through the story it is engrossing, gameplay is intense, graphics are obviously gorgeous. Maybe a step below the first game in writing but still excellent.
  93. xStoyo
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    hey journalists, I played the game, gameplay is outdated, story is bad, and that was supposed to be the good part right? it's not, I want a refund.
  94. ScaleyManFish
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So this is my first review of a game but I feel I have a relatively unbiased opinion that I can share. I hope it helps someone. There are spoilers below but I have tried to be vague when possible to prevent ruining it for anyone who hasn't finished it and/or has not read into the internet anti-hype. I broke this into two sections: story & gameplay. Story: I want to say the ending is actually fine and I'm not as mad about it as I thought I would be. The story hinges on a cliche revenge arc with Ellie out to spill blood to reach a sense of closure. Half the game you play as Abby, the source of Ellie's anger. At first I was frustrated about this but it ended up being okay, I enjoyed seeing both sides of a story. As things progress you become angrier and angrier at certain characters and the writing attempts to fill you with confusing hate: "I hate Abby and I want her to die but now I'm starting to understand and feel for her. But she still deserves it." it's unorthodox which makes the player uncomfortable. That's intentional. You experience stories and letters that show the humanity of those you may (or may not) kill to progress the storyline. Again, this makes you feel conflicted and guilty (for some players) but in certain situations its a necessary evil for survival. That's the universe they've created, people do awful things on both sides. Upon completing the game you'll perhaps come to a lack of closure as many have. However, in my interpretation justice was served to a degree with the suffering and pain brought upon the antagonist (but is Abby an antagonist?). However you want to perceive it, it's done and that's what we received. All in all, the story is fine. It's not far from a cookie cutter revenge story without the revenge but at least it's different. Gameplay: It's beautiful, nearly flawless and I never caught any significant bugs except one instance where I fired a gun and the art from the flash stayed on the gun the rest of the level. Not game breaking but a little silly. That being said, it's realistic and there isn't a lot of variety. You do the same thing every single fight. Sneak around and slit everyone's throat or aggro them and let them come at you one at a time and kill them with melee weapons (ammo isn't exactly easy to come by and the AI behavior of human enemies is pretty predictable). Every time. Same thing. I got so frustrated I just started sprinting through battles to proceed. Combat against infected was more enjoyable. The behavior of the infected (especially stalkers) was much more diverse and enjoyable but it still got very repetitive over time. I truly wish I enjoyed the combat more.

    Considering the semi disappointing story (although not quite as weak as the internet made it seem) and the repetitive slave like combat (slave like in the sense you don't really have much freedom to experiment) but the beautiful imagery and recreation of these real places in the US, I'd give it a realistic 6 out of 10. It's a fine game, not great, won't ever play it again. Moving on with my life.    … Expand
  95. Luki15
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game broke my heart more than once, but what makes me even more heartbroken is that the game, naughty dog and especially neil druckmann receive so much undeserved hate from "fans". You don't have to like the games story or how it ends (I did neither), but still have to recognize this masterpiece and what it does to you...
  96. guimganp
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    História 10/10, minha opinião
    Trilha sonora 10/10
    Exploração 10/10
    Combate 10/10
    Gráfico 10/10
    Tranquilamente o melhor game da geração.
  97. luisfjr
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a hell of a ride but I enjoyed.
    Joel was more carefree, yes. But just remember he was living in a peaceful community for the past years with his brother and Ellie. The coffee exchange and Ellie’s birthday gift also implies that he is really more at ease and trusting people again (and taking risks). Ellie quest was not only revenge, she was trying to find a way to forgive Joel. It is clear that she was lost (after killing Mel and Owen she realizes that she went too far). Anyway, although Joel died, I assume he died happy because of what Ellie said. And just a small detail, when Ellie went to talk to him, he was playing the same song as when Ellie kissed Dina at the dance. I just can’t dislike this game.    … Expand
  98. lukaszwason
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game. The gameplay is much sharper than original, really fun to play. Probably the best looking game on the PS4. The story (which is the most important part) is testing, dark and will invoke genuine postive and negative emotion. Overall a really traunatic experience (in a good way) playing this game . Side note: there really is no "agenda" - just play it for yourself.… Expand
  99. Nameless42104
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly think it’s a great game but in some parts it loses me but I think the gameplay is great never repetitive and also brutal. Joels death gave me a reason to kill the enemies. The game is amazing but in some parts it’s bad but good enough to buy.… Expand
  100. Penny_Tretion
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game makes me feel that vengeance is not the solution, and at the end of the day we are all humans.
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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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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