The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. Jonathon30388
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    The first game had an amazing story and decent gameplay. The gameplay for this one is fun, but the story kills it with bad pacing, and just an unsatisfied story, its sucks since naughty dog is an amazing developer, finally the game looks incredible.
  2. HULK1000_2
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is way better than the reviews. The reviews can't talk for this game I just finished it with 30hr and 13 min and now I'm playing it again in new game plus. Don't hop on the hate bandwagon. Play the game yourself and judge it yourself.
  3. Duendecat
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This game contains one of the best stories that I have experienced in video game form, or for that matter in any media. Naughty Dog certainly chose to not play it safe and have delivered something that is challenging and in many places profound, although this seems to have been lost on many of the other "reviewers" on this website that have given it a 0 out of 10. Hopefully it should beThis game contains one of the best stories that I have experienced in video game form, or for that matter in any media. Naughty Dog certainly chose to not play it safe and have delivered something that is challenging and in many places profound, although this seems to have been lost on many of the other "reviewers" on this website that have given it a 0 out of 10. Hopefully it should be clear to anyone thinking of buying/playing the game that a 0/10 is not a score that is given by somebody that is thinking critically about their experience but is rather showing that they have an axe to grind (the repeated use of the terms "SJW" and "politically correct" should inform you of the level of intelligence some of these people exibit). After playing the game you will probably find that a great deal of the criticisms levelled at the game's story can be disregarded with a some careful thought and attention payed to the subtle clues that are dropped throughout the 25 to 30 hour experience.

    So anyway, with that out out of the way, what do I think about the rest of the game? The graphics are superb. There are multiple environment types and locations, and even though much of the game is set within a ruined overgrown cityscape I felt that the visuals were rarely repetitive. This is a game that is truely stunning to look at.

    The combat is (by today's standards) quite basic, but that isn't necessarily a criticism. I found that there were parts that felt unnecessary clunky (the fist-fight "boss" scenes in particular) and were a bit of a chore to get through. On the whole though, the gameplay was fun but occasionally repetitive.

    As a hobbyist game programmer myself, I am absolutely astounded at the artistic and technical acomplishment that the individuals working at Naughty Dog have achieved here. I doubt that many of the reviewers giving 0/10 scores (yes I'm still salty about that) have any notion of how much talent and work goes into making a body of work such as this. The game is receiving high praise from game critics though, and I suspect that if we could filter out all of the 0% "review-bombs" from the user score we would find a rating more in line with what the critic's have given.

    The only truely negative thing that I will say about this game is that I was disappointed to hear about the levels of stress / "crunch" that the employees of Naughty Dog had to undergo during the making of TLOU2. I'm sure that most of us will agree that this kind of thing leaves an unpleasant mark on what has otherwise been one of the top gaming experiences of the year, and I hope that the "AAA" industry as a whole finds a way to create content like this without causing their workers to seemingly age 50 years in the process.

    Anyway, enough of this. I'm about to play the whole damned thing again in New Game plus, and I can't wait.    … Expand
  4. Pieczar1984
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game in the world !!!! Is better then first part. Game that change my live
  5. Moonbob
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Super jeu avec un super gameplay et de superbe graphisme.
    Le scénario ne plaira pas à tout le monde. Seul point négatif le rythme parfois un peu long sur certaine séquence.
  6. Verified-Dream
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    The gameplay itself is revolutionary, the animations are nearly flawless and the graphics are amazing. Story wise it's not as strong as the first but does an amazing job at making the player feel tense and uncomfortable during the entire story.
  7. LuisCc
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I loved it for me ill be like an 8 but I'm giving it a 10 yut for al the unjustified hate is reviving here
  8. shinethelight
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Complex, nuanced story and multi-layered themes make this game hard to access superficially for some. They took chances and I think it paid off. You can play a second time and get a different experience than the first time solely on merits of the story. In a non-RPG game that is an exceptional achievement.
    Technically the game is visually gorgeous. It improves on the combat exploration    Complex, nuanced story and multi-layered themes make this game hard to access superficially for some. They took chances and I think it paid off. You can play a second time and get a different experience than the first time solely on merits of the story. In a non-RPG game that is an exceptional achievement.
    Technically the game is visually gorgeous. It improves on the combat exploration formula that the first had in numerous ways. It allows fine grained difficulty changes rather than the usual "easy-medium-hard" which allows you to play exactly as you like. One of the protagonists is built to allow a more combat oriented style of gameplay, allowing you to experience the game mechanics from a different angle you may shy away from as the stealthy Ellie-Joel from the first game.

    It should be said that the subject matter is brutal and the story takes you to visual and emotional places that can be very draining. This world is harsh, but thematically it is a search for light in the darkness, and what constitutes that light.    … Expand
  9. Aleksandr112
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Игра просто шедевр! Мне больше нечего сказать!
  10. Skille7
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went through a journey, it frikkin sucked at first. I launched Abby off a cliff every chance I had. But, I got it out of my system, I decided to stick with it, see where this goes. Really sought to understand how the story is unfolding as I played and in the end, I witnessed an edgy, gritty, modern revenge tale told from 2 perspectives, that ticked all the boxes for me. Might I add, the Ellie boss fight was the most incredible feeling I've ever had in gaming. It was hard, she was OP, so I wanted to do my best, but no, my heart was screaming at me, no you can't kill Ellie.. no, just no! How many games just rip you apart like that these days?

    I'll still say, TLOU2 is in no way the story I wanted, as a fan of the first outing I still feel disappointed that this franchise isn't a Joel and Ellie team up anymore. However, the more I review the story, the more it clicks into place for me.. with all Joel had done, especially the atrocious act of severing humanity's last chance.. would he really have met a good end? Are we really okay with a happily ever after for him, those were questions I never really had the answers to, even from the first game.

    As much as I love the character, he'd done some **** and that's putting it lightly.. If it wasn't Abby, it would have been someone else coming after him. And as a narrative-focused gamer and movie-goer, I appreciate this ballsy decision in the end. If they wanted to just make more money, more sequels, they would have pandered to fans, more and more Joel and Ellie adventures.. TLOU4, or make that 10.. and I wonder if that isn't a worse kind of death for my favourite gaming MCs.

    It may be sounding a lil like an ND wank now, so let me clarify.. no, the story wasn't perfect, I don't feel Druckmann is a genius or anything like that. However, objectively.. it was pretty good. For me it was coherent, it had depth and originality, it certainly doesn't deserve the "universally negative reviews" it's getting right now. IMHO that's only happening because if the leak fiasco which has skewed everything. Imagine if someone leaked Empire Strikes Back, back in the day.. there might have been a riot! The reviews would probably be totally different than the love it's enjoying right now, because the audience had to wait to see it to experience the proper "shock".

    ... to appease the rage of the worst of us (pun intended), the 3-4 year skips is plenty enough room for a TLOU 1.5... could even be covered in the TV series.. One can always dream~ but, if we let viral cancel culture take over here, the IP becomes unprofitable and it's good bye forever...    … Expand
  11. Mr_Mehrad
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I don't know what you want from the story of this game. It's true that I felt very, very bad about the game after the game ended, but after a while I really realized the great work that Mr. Drakeman did; There's one thing we can't understand, and we're just complaining, and that's that the story is more important than the story! The previous game was not only not good, but it was aI don't know what you want from the story of this game. It's true that I felt very, very bad about the game after the game ended, but after a while I really realized the great work that Mr. Drakeman did; There's one thing we can't understand, and we're just complaining, and that's that the story is more important than the story! The previous game was not only not good, but it was a masterpiece, but why this masterpiece? Because the previous game described the relationship between father and child very well, but this game did not make such a decision at all, this game tried to explain revenge and I can't believe that it could describe it so well! In which movie, game and series did you see a two-way revenge story? We've always seen one side of the story, but now we're looking at it in a full, two-way way. These violent and sad worlds must be ready to lose even the main characters, just like the game world of Game of Thrones; In the end, I repeat, the game did not black out at all and does not make you present a soft and clean story like the previous version, but it does offer a story full of sadness, anger and hatred, and of course it is quite successful in this way, in short, if you want to Take this pure pleasure game and your score is the same as Mr. Jafarian's score, you just don't have to play the game with the previous game view, this is a new game in 2020 not a game in 2013!… Expand
  12. TropicalSaturn
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This an enjoyable game but a flawed one. While many people don't like a certain story decision but it isn't bad writing. It makes sense in the world of the game. I didn't like it but understood it. Anyway the gameplay is good, the characters are well fleshed out. I appreciated that the enviroments were more fleshed out than the first one and the game looks great. The performances are greatThis an enjoyable game but a flawed one. While many people don't like a certain story decision but it isn't bad writing. It makes sense in the world of the game. I didn't like it but understood it. Anyway the gameplay is good, the characters are well fleshed out. I appreciated that the enviroments were more fleshed out than the first one and the game looks great. The performances are great and you really feel everything you're supposed to in the game. I wasn't a big fan of the switching POV's especially since it felt so out of nowhere, but once you get into the other character it isn't a big deal. I think the writing at the end is a bit flawed but it didn't take away from my overall experience with the game. I enjoyed this game a lot. It was heartbreaking and beautiful despite its flaws.… Expand
  13. phoenixn07
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking, dark, brutal and an emotionally taxing game. Without watching any promotional material or trailers I finished this game. This game is exceptional in all areas! I've also finished the first game. I appreciate the message(s) the writers wanted to convey in this game vs. the first one taking it in a new direction.
  14. Tvoypyaniyded
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Despite the fact that the game is very **** up-I liked the game. Yes, it is much worse than the first part in terms of plot, but the graphics of the game really struck me. And I was also struck by how the developers were able to **** everything by inserting LGBT into the game. Sure, it's the 21st century, but why the **** would you shove this thing anywhere you can? The game is wellDespite the fact that the game is very **** up-I liked the game. Yes, it is much worse than the first part in terms of plot, but the graphics of the game really struck me. And I was also struck by how the developers were able to **** everything by inserting LGBT into the game. Sure, it's the 21st century, but why the **** would you shove this thing anywhere you can? The game is well developed, but the plot is a failure. I think that for the efforts of developers, you can put 10. But the plot is a failure. Give the sack to the writer. Yes, I may have made a lot of mistakes. But the metacritic site is foreign, so I used a translator. Overall: graphics-10/10, plot 3/10.… Expand
  15. TusharKd
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good.. but ending could’ve been better.
    Joel didn’t deserve a death like that, they should’ve started with Abby if they really wanted people to sympathise with her    … Expand
  16. Truepatriot2010
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    While the story and characters may not quite live up to the moments of the first game, it's still an excellently told tale and keeps you wanting to play just to find out what the last moment of the game will be. The gameplay is expanded and refined just enough to feel fresh, the graphics and sound are next level, and once the credits hit it leaves you thinking about what the meaning of allWhile the story and characters may not quite live up to the moments of the first game, it's still an excellently told tale and keeps you wanting to play just to find out what the last moment of the game will be. The gameplay is expanded and refined just enough to feel fresh, the graphics and sound are next level, and once the credits hit it leaves you thinking about what the meaning of all your actions were. Very much a worthy sequel.… Expand
  17. AcridZer0
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    En lo personal me encantó el juego, me hizo experimentar lo que la mayoría de los juegos no han echo, tener enojo, emoción, tristeza, compasión, un 10/10 rotundo, toda esa gente que le da mala calificación no saben entender los mensajes que da la historia tienen la mente cerrada
  18. Ariles
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Un chef-d'œuvre, ça vous marque de manière très particulière, les mots ne suffisent pas à décrire ce que vous ressentez en ayant joué au jeu. Ils ont réussi à faire ressentir toutes sortes d'émotions à travers une histoire incroyable.
  19. Liam0453
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 in my opinion is a masterpiece although the choices of some parts of the story I question overall I left my first play through feeling desperate for more I was not only intrigued over the adventure Abby but it gave a whole new perspective on why she would want to do the things she has done. Overall I understand why people are frustrated with this game but that’s why opinions are opinions I think they did an even better story than the first game in expressing how getting revenge can mean loosing everything but at what cost do I stop? We see that perfect example here in part 2 as a 18 year old who’s favourite game was the last of us the second it released being 14 at the time had me feeling like I grew up with these characters and the loss of Joel in part 2 hurt but I grew to understand I hated Abby and left my first play through quite annoyed and bitter but my second play through I learned forgiveness and my 2nd run I felt a lot more of what naughty dog was trying to achieve I loved the first game as I do this one I have platinumed both and would love to see more of what this universe has to offer with the continuation of this story hopefully Ellie’s story as she’s still young you never know. 10/10… Expand
  20. lucasrssilva
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    The best game I ever played, maked me laught, feel fear, cry, never think that a game could make me feel so many sentiments
  21. SlaughteRedLamb
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    Probably my most eagerly awaited game, seven years in the making and while the gameplay, graphics and infected characters are amazing, the story and plot are just hideous and poorly executed, in the end, it was all pointless.
  22. JuveAle94
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastico, emozionante, intenso.
    Ti mette nei panni del "nemico" di ellie scoprendo che ha i suoi buoni motivi. Storia pazzesca ti capire tanto anche della vita reale, chi dice il contrario non capisce bene le ottime trame TOP GAME    … Expand
  23. ThatsLayme
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Don't be fooled into thinking it's a bad game just because a bunch of sheep say it is. This game is a true masterpiece. The storytelling, which I would say is not at all what I was hoping for, is still better than any game I've played in a while. The moment to moment gameplay is also very engaging with each person or infected you kill feeling real and brutal.
  24. Tony-Kenpachi
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Goty 2020
    Es el mejor juego de ka historiay las califixacionesnegativassolosob de los pileros
  25. Dragonman101
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This game was amazing. I had no issues with combat or feel of the game. The graphics were absolutely amazing and the story took me for a ride.
  26. Ironik94
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    A little bit worse than first game but it make me feel emotion so.. for me it's good game. Visually it's one of the beautiful game that I've ever seen.
  27. Villkar
    Jul 26, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted this to be a masterpiece so badly, but it isn't. As many others has said, the story have major plotholes that basicly abandons the characters from the first game. gameplay is good and great, graphics is best in the industry, but the story seems forced. I am trying to play through a second time, basicly skipping every cutscene except those including Joel and Ellie together. **** I wanted this game to be a sequal to the first game, but it isn't. Too many new characters that i don't care about at all. As well as playing a character you want to kill at every opportunity for 10 hours. The game is simply not very fun to play after you have played it once. It is depressing, I have finished the first game almost 10-20 times as well as getting a platinum. I don't see myself platinuming this game in the near future. It feels like a waste of time sadly. I just hope that they don't mess up the future multiplayer.

    I love the first game and wanted to love this game, but I don't... They disrespected the characters and the fans to much. The trailers were also false advertising, showing Joel alive with Ellie on her path to revenge, only to kill him off and replace him with a guy which I hardly even remember the name of.

    It should have been better.    … Expand
  28. JonathanWhick
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Great Game, I loved it.
    I felt sad after finishing it.
    Not a 10/10 but sure 8-9/10. ( Gonna stick with the 9 cause of all the hate)
    It a good Game, it’s beautiful game, it’s a great experience. I can understand the hate, ND did/tried something New and I personally enjoyed it but it’s my opinion.

    Sorry for the English :>
  29. Emma56
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Honestly that wasn't what most people expected but I enjoyed playing the game though it's so divisive but that's the story the writers wanted to tell, gotta accept and respect that
  30. Jezdixon
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    If I could provide an exact rating, then I would say this game is a 9.7/10. The main issues with the game are that the AI can be slightly messy at times and the gameplay does feel slightly repetitive. Sometimes I was still looting supplies in my sleep. However, the first game also had this same issue so anyone who hates on this game and not the first needs to rethink their life. I haveIf I could provide an exact rating, then I would say this game is a 9.7/10. The main issues with the game are that the AI can be slightly messy at times and the gameplay does feel slightly repetitive. Sometimes I was still looting supplies in my sleep. However, the first game also had this same issue so anyone who hates on this game and not the first needs to rethink their life. I have read some of hate reviews of this game and they have no substance. This game achieves a level of empathy and a conflict of our emotions towards characters which has never been done before. This game is groundbreaking in storytelling and should be seen as the catalyst to this. The gameplay is excellent and truly exhilarating which will keep you playing for hours without ever wanting to stop. This game will be seen as a classic once enough people have actually finished the game, unlike these haters posting 0/10 after the first 5 mins that the game came out. Play the game for yourself and I hope you’ll understand the story that is being told. You don’t have to accept the decisions that are pragtonists made but just appreciate and empathise for the reasons of why they did.… Expand
  31. PhantomFLYER09
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow... I feel like there is so much to unpack in this game. I truly did enjoy my time playing this game. The art design was fantastic, the scale of the world was amazing, and to me overall the story was heart wrenching and at times hard to watch. I felt like the combat was pretty smooth and loved the amount of customization there was in the game compared to the first game.

    I went into this game with no spoilers and had no clue what was going to happen. This being said, the moment Joel dies in the story I was in shock. But at the same flip of the coin I knew that Joel had to die. His story was told in the first game. I was upset he died and was angry but knowing how I felt in the first game, all emotions run high. I wanted to go on the revenge journey with Ellie. During this time the game felt a little slow to me, but I don’t say that as a bad thing. What I love most about this game is it’s ability to take a moment to breath and reflect. It’s these nice moments that really let me get to know the characters. The game slowly starts to pick up momentum getting more gruesome and intense. I found myself struggling with the characters about their morality and didn’t agree with the choices being made. I love how it was building up until Abby finds Ellie.

    This is when I got a little upset. For the next 10 hours or so I had to play as Abby. I didn’t care about her character, however seeing her perspective opened my eyes a bit more and over time I enjoyed her character. I still didn’t agree with what she did and I don’t think by any stretch she could redeem herself but I at least liked to see her right her wrongs and try to become a better person after her mistakes. Abby’s story arch over time became fun but it’s placement in the game just felt wrong. You get all this momentum to then slow down again. I think I would have preferred a more cat and mouse approach over the 10hrs of this character over backtracking. The flashbacks for me were fine and placed in the game well, it was just The pacing of Abby and Ellie’s journey. Having the intensity go to a slow crawl again felt off to me. At the end of the game when you don’t kill Abby I felt so happy. When I saw Abby all strung up and weak I felt like justice had been served for her actions. I was also happy that Ellie realized that she had lost herself in all of this and slowly began to have some sense of morality in the end even though it cost her everything. Overall from the captivating graphics, fun gameplay, and good story, to the few little bugs in the game that I encountered and the pacing of the story I give this game an 8/10. If the pacing was done a bit differently I could easily give this game a 9/10.    … Expand
  32. Chamb3r
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gave it a positive review simply cuz the art, gameplay, level design, etc, anything but writing team. And it's not like I hate the story that much but just a mix feeling.

    For me, it's a pretty convincing story, like Joel's death and stuff. But I really don't give a **** about Abby's perspective, that really gave me a hard time to enjoy the game, and that's almost half of the game. But still, like I said, the gameplay is still very good throughout the whole game, so I can still kinda enjoy the game while playing as Abby.

    The other thing is, I wish they gave us choices. After Abby's fight, at the farm. I really don't want Ellie to pursue revenge anymore, and if I do, I wanna kill her. Maybe not torture her, but at least end this. And the game just go the opposite way both time for me. Also, in the end, there's nothing left for Ellie. For a character that I like so much, it's kinda hard to take in. In fact, the rest of that day, I don't feel like doing anything.    … Expand
  33. MariaFanfPl
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It was such an amazing and emotional journey that I would definitely remember. The story was dark and It showed what revenge and violence can lead to
  34. Patekuliado
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Buenardo
  35. Agoing
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Gráficos bons, músicas ótimas, ambientação muito boa e etc,não consigo descrever o tanto que esse jogo é muito bom.
  36. brehbeck
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    Probably the most divisive game of the past five years. I certainly feel it myself. There are lots of pro's, and just as many con's. Stunning visuals, incredible acting, massive world building, emotional audio; the game is extremely well-made mechanically and graphically and deserves commendation on these fronts. The story is where everything becomes precarious, however. It is obviouslyProbably the most divisive game of the past five years. I certainly feel it myself. There are lots of pro's, and just as many con's. Stunning visuals, incredible acting, massive world building, emotional audio; the game is extremely well-made mechanically and graphically and deserves commendation on these fronts. The story is where everything becomes precarious, however. It is obviously trying to test the player's expectations and adaptability while subverting expectations, but in my opinion it simply oversteps the boundary between artful subversion and sabotaging the story's momentum and, ultimately, appeal. The core of games is the element of fun: it is what drives people to play the game. A video game can be incredibly deep and tell a story unlike any other while also remaining fun and engaging. That is precisely what the first Last of Us did. However, with Part II, "fun" isn't exactly found in plenty here. Instead, after all is said and done, I feel that the player is left with a feeling of emptiness and disappointment. It's not a sobering, eye-opening-realization sort of emotion that can be commendable like in other titles, but rather one of almost irriation and a longing for the game they hoped to play after over half a decade of waiting. Some elements are certainly "fun" and inspire a sense of adventure and creativity, such as interacting with the beautfiul environments found throughout the world or deciphering the best method of stealthing through a level, but anything to do with the story at hand is simply disappointing and unintersting for long stretches of time.

    The game deserves praise for its sheer scale and graphical fidelity, as well as its attention to detail and narrative craftsmanship (no-one denies the amount of time and attention put into that). But in the end, the feelings of "fun" and satisfaction so important to successful titles is scarce. The Last of Us Part II is better than many are giving it credit for, but is also a far-cry from its masterpiece of a predecessor, leaving many who endured the campaign feeling simply thieved of the narrative they believed should've been in place.    … Expand
  37. SonLenonidas
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Es desmedido el odio que genero en algunos personajes de internet. El juego es jugado y toma decisiones atrevidas en materia de historia. La deconstruccion de Ellie y Joel es fascinante, guste o no la verdad es esa. Es una historia de venganza hecha y derecha, todos buscan llevarlo al limite hasta que el limite llega a ellos. Graficos? TOP Gameplay? TOP Mecanicas? Quizas se quedaronEs desmedido el odio que genero en algunos personajes de internet. El juego es jugado y toma decisiones atrevidas en materia de historia. La deconstruccion de Ellie y Joel es fascinante, guste o no la verdad es esa. Es una historia de venganza hecha y derecha, todos buscan llevarlo al limite hasta que el limite llega a ellos. Graficos? TOP Gameplay? TOP Mecanicas? Quizas se quedaron demasiado en el primero. Pero ponerle Cero denota un odio desmedido por algo que no cumple expectativas personales... y los juegos no se ahcen para que vos gamer promedio lo disfrutes, si queres jugar siempre lo mismo anda a jugar wow,… Expand
  38. JuanC7
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Perfecto Narrativa buena, excelente evolución de personajes Historia completa y abierta a un tercer juego
  39. Ironshawn
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes Joel does early and Ellie lets Abby live no that doesn’t make it a bad game imo , the gameplay is amazing the visuals are 10/10 physics are incredible . Everything about this game to me was amazing . The game hurts the story is sad and often times hard to swallow , but that’s the world that it takes place in .… Expand
  40. Prizrak887
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Буду краток, проект который я ждал 7 лет, полностью оправдал мои ожидания.Хорошая работа naughty dog!!!
  41. SadieFraser
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last of Us Part 2 said gay rights!
    Last of Us Part 2 said trans rights!

    Honestly, all the incels giving this game bad reviews need to grow up. Y’all are just angry because not only do we have a strong female lead who is a member of the LGBT community, but we’ve got a second female lead who is a member of the CROSSFIT COMMUNITY. They can’t relate to a lesbian or drool over a woman that’s wider than a doorframe. So they stay mad. Any person that says the characters are unlikeable or aren’t dynamic clearly must have the personality of a lobster, and that’s a huge disservice to lobsters. The characters are all so diverse, real, and relatable. But you know, the liberal SJW agenda is coming for your games. Watch out. I love this game and everything about it and have not been able to think about anything else for 2 weeks straight. I’m emotionally distraught by how beautiful this game it.    … Expand
  42. Gabriiel12
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito,amei demais ! O final não foi tudo isso.

    Mais tudo bem,e aceitável
  43. Hazukiden
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Bueno juego, no merece la puntuación de idiotas que no saben lo que es un giro de trama, plot Twist y quieren siempre lo mismo.
    Muy bueno!
  44. Luts1224
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    It's not as good as the first one in terms of wtiting, but tecnichaly is a top game and gameplay improves.
  45. CultaCobra
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    From the bottom of my heart, this is honestly the greatest game I've ever played. I will even go as far as saying that this replaces my favorite movies.

    I'm a huge fan of the first one. I didn't want there to be a second game. I wasn't excited when they announced there would be a sequel because I was afraid they would ruin the story line. I didn't follow the game's development because I    From the bottom of my heart, this is honestly the greatest game I've ever played. I will even go as far as saying that this replaces my favorite movies.

    I'm a huge fan of the first one. I didn't want there to be a second game. I wasn't excited when they announced there would be a sequel because I was afraid they would ruin the story line. I didn't follow the game's development because I was afraid the game would be trash. I say this because I went into the game with a low expectation.

    This game is a masterpiece. I have no clue how anyone can rate this game lower than an 8. It is an emotional roller-coaster. My body felt disgusted after playing parts of this game. I cried in parts of this game. I played a few times till 1 in the morning and was scared diving into the darkness of infected. I could not believe how masterfully crafted every piece of this game was, and how it surpassed my absolute love for the first one.

    I'm glad that they misguided fans in the trailers. I went in thinking that Dina was going to die, because that was implied in the trailer. I was glad to have been tricked because it made certain scenes even more powerful. I was glad to play from other character's perspectives. I allowed the game to do what Naughty Dog intended.

    I can go on and on about the technical aspects that are miles above other titles. But what sets a game like TLOU2 away from other titles is the story. There are no load screens. There are no side missions. It was a straight 35 hour campaign for me. I had no clue where the game was taking me the entire time. There were parts where I said, "I know what's going to happen next," but the game went a completely different direction.

    I am mostly sad for the game community. I have been following Metacritic for years now and never had an account. I made an account specifically to write this review. I am sad that fans could not play this game with an open mind. I'm sad to see fans refuse to experience one of the most beautifully crafted stories of all time, because they "think" they know Joel better than the creators. Joel was not a nice person. I love him, but he is the villain. He destroyed mankind by selfishly saving Ellie in the first game. He murdered many people, even going way before the first game even started. Don't tell me that Joel deserves to be on this pedestal. This is exactly what the game teaches the player; you are not always right and need to look at situations from another's perspective.

    My opinion is small, but it is my opinion. TLOU2 is the best game of all time. I never thought I would be saying that but this game impacted me so deeply that I can't stop thinking about it, days after completing the campaign.    … Expand
  46. Emsok
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Juego brutal... En cuanto a la historia... Si buscaban empatia... No pensaron mucho en las personas que jugaron a la primera parte...
  47. Dnly
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I get the real negative reactions, personally. Not the fake or just made up ones.
    I get why gamers might get offended by some things (killing dogs, too much brutality, lesbian couple), if they expected a story as the first game offered or just don't get too much of the story, because it's complicated and controversial. But if the team of people at Naughty Dog didn't do such things, it    I get the real negative reactions, personally. Not the fake or just made up ones.
    I get why gamers might get offended by some things (killing dogs, too much brutality, lesbian couple), if they expected a story as the first game offered or just don't get too much of the story, because it's complicated and controversial. But if the team of people at Naughty Dog didn't do such things, it wouldn't be such a masterpiece. Sure I don't like killing dogs and I am sensitive to seeing to much blood, but here it kinda makes sense. It's different from the first game - yet same. For me? Narrative. Gameplay. Graphics and design. Soundtrack.
    All 10/10 - "Even better experience than the last Avengers movie, at least for me"    … Expand
  48. Tractores222
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Un gameplay increíble con muy buenos escenarios y ambientación, los enemigos y como reaccionan con las distintas armas es asombroso, la historia es innovadora y muy completa con unos personajes muy humanos
  49. Pip19
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is a thoroughly emotional game. It takes the player through all emotions in ways that one may or may not agree with. It’s a 25hr journey worth taking, but it’s a very human journey, scars and all. It’s brutal, unforgiving and full of heart. I wouldn’t call it a sequel, but a continuation.
  50. press_F_joel
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    класс ваще, за быка играть канешна не оч, но а так класс. Бык не оченьски тупо шкаф ежже. на#уя я не хотел играть за нее, спрашивается на#уя. Теперь нормально, игра хороша даже очень, если б не один факт в котором заключается смысл игры, вот в никакую эта Эбби не симпатизирует как личность, тупые попытки показать как она хотела помочь и тд ну зачем, сделайте пожалуйста чтоб в new game+класс ваще, за быка играть канешна не оч, но а так класс. Бык не оченьски тупо шкаф ежже. на#уя я не хотел играть за нее, спрашивается на#уя. Теперь нормально, игра хороша даже очень, если б не один факт в котором заключается смысл игры, вот в никакую эта Эбби не симпатизирует как личность, тупые попытки показать как она хотела помочь и тд ну зачем, сделайте пожалуйста чтоб в new game+ можно было пропустить прохождение за нее ну алиащциатвлталслаь... "насилие пораждает ещё большее насилие "… Expand
  51. luizio
    Jun 29, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ame el primer juego, por como te introducen a Joel, un tipo gris, que asesina a todos los que se cruzan en su camino, por lo que debe morir.
    El problema esta en la forma, hay maneras mas heroicas para ponerle fin a la historia de un Texas Ranger como lo es Joel, solo lo humillaron y torturaron.. hicieron nada de su mejor personaje.
    Este juego es quizá el mejor en jugabilidad detalles, la cuerda que es una obra maestra, como se oculta Ellie es una maravilla. Ni que decir de los enfrentamientos, son lo mejor que he visto. El como suplican los personajes es un detalle increible. Es una pena que todo ese trabajo se venga abajo por tratar mal a uno de sus mejores personajes. Al final, el juego cumple su proposito, te hace sentir rabia, colera, ganas de romper tu televisor, pero vamos, si querian hacer una obra de arte debieron tratar mas a los personajes, a todos nosotros que amamos el primer juego nos dispararon un escopetazo en la rodilla y luego nos torturaron con un palo de golf. Sensaciones horribles, esta bien el juego trasmite mucho, pero si te va a trasmitir rabia por matar algo que querias, prefiero jugar la 1 mil veces antes que esta cagada. Perfecta jugabilidad y detalles echados a la basura, que ganas de querer experimentar con todo lo hecho, finalmente echaron todo a la basura.
    Ahora no nos va a gustar, pero con el tiempo habra mas gente que la quiera, este es un mensaje un poco mas empatico para los productores, TLOU2 envejecerá mejor que la 1, este juego al pasar de los años ganara aceptacion, pero no esperen amor a este juego, porque para procesar la decisión que tomaron con la historia va a requerir tiempo.    … Expand
  52. Emilyd95
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I’m emotional, but it was worth it. I can get if someone doesn’t like something but the constant hate and bashing of this game is blowing my mind.
  53. JohnPceena
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is awesome game. 11/10 Я хз кто тут увидел какую-то пропаганду лгбт, возможно на этих 9 летних дебилов воздействуют всякие довны с Майнкрафт каналов, которые сказали тупому стаду без своего мнения, что игра гавно, и нужно ставить нолики в отзывах. Вы хоть игру пройдите дауны малолетние. Игра после прохождения оставляет очень грустный остаток и комок в горле. Заставляет задуматься оThis is awesome game. 11/10 Я хз кто тут увидел какую-то пропаганду лгбт, возможно на этих 9 летних дебилов воздействуют всякие довны с Майнкрафт каналов, которые сказали тупому стаду без своего мнения, что игра гавно, и нужно ставить нолики в отзывах. Вы хоть игру пройдите дауны малолетние. Игра после прохождения оставляет очень грустный остаток и комок в горле. Заставляет задуматься о мести, насколько это мерзкий путь и к чему он проводит. Думаю при втором прохождении взгляд на игру будет совершенно другой.… Expand
  54. ELUUX27
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Uno de los mejores juegos que jugue, se logra comprender la importancia de la venganza en el juego.
    La historia es como es, nuestras decisiones no afectan la trama. Quizas ese elemento es el faltante.
    Gráficamente , sonoramente, ambientación, lograron impresionarme lo que la ps4 podia lograr. Lograron hacerme sentir disitas emociones a lo largo del juego. Jugue con ps4 pro, tv sony    Uno de los mejores juegos que jugue, se logra comprender la importancia de la venganza en el juego.
    La historia es como es, nuestras decisiones no afectan la trama. Quizas ese elemento es el faltante.
    Gráficamente , sonoramente, ambientación, lograron impresionarme lo que la ps4 podia lograr.
    Lograron hacerme sentir disitas emociones a lo largo del juego.
    Jugue con ps4 pro, tv sony xc90c 4k, headset platinum 3d.    … Expand
  55. QuillianCreole
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It's a beautiful game with a heavy heavy storyline. I would have been glad to wait for a couple more years if it meant that the workers didn't have to crunch.
    It's much darker than the first game. Go in with an open mind and ideas for aftercare between sessions or when beating it.
  56. Gonbaa
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    En lo personal me gusto el juego... Si creo que hay unas cosas en la historia que no me calzan... Pero se ve una evolución en los personajes. Que puede causar conflictos en otras personas... Han pasado 4 años en la historia y deben existir cambios en ellos. No es una serie de gente excepcional con habilidades únicas... Son personas sobreviviendo a los rastros de una pandemia... Que tienenEn lo personal me gusto el juego... Si creo que hay unas cosas en la historia que no me calzan... Pero se ve una evolución en los personajes. Que puede causar conflictos en otras personas... Han pasado 4 años en la historia y deben existir cambios en ellos. No es una serie de gente excepcional con habilidades únicas... Son personas sobreviviendo a los rastros de una pandemia... Que tienen sus propios mundos... Esa evolución al odio... A la venganza. Coincido que el final no es lo mejor del juego... Pero considerando los otros aspectos del juego... No me distrae... Tampoco el hecho que algunos usuarios toman que es la condición sexual de personajes. Me gustó.. Lo disfrute... Es un buen juego… Expand
  57. RSoares
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went into this game thinking it was not gonna be good because of what people were saying during pre-release and after the first week of release but I still decided to give it a chance...I felt that after what they did in the first one they deserved at least that much. And let me tell you I was not disappointed, sure I was sad watching my favorite character from the original game die right at the beginning but the story that followed even though not as good as the first one was still a very entertaining although brutal experience. And the whole experience playing as Abby worked for me, even though I wanted her and all of her group dead because of what they did I couldn't help but start to like her and Owen by the end of her side of the story. And when it came down to the final fight all the motivation I had to kill her was gone, after what they had gone through I just felt that there was nothing to gain but still a lot to lose from any of them dying. I don't think it's a bad story but it sure as hell is a sad one especially for Ellie and Tommy who basically are left alone and "broken" in the end. But like I said it is not a bad story at all if you are willing to think about everything that happens and not just what happens in THAT cutscene. In terms of gameplay it improved from the first game even though the shooting still isn't my favorite. I won't say that the people who didn't like the story are wrong because everybody has different tastes but saying it's complete garbage after playing like an hour of it is just wrong and unfair for the people that worked on this game for years. For me this is a must buy just like the first and I hope they make a third.… Expand
  58. THR0B
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    Игра отличная, всем советую. Ставлю заслуженную 9 из 10.
  59. Maigueltox
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    Es un buen juego realmente hasta que nos toca jugar con el villano potencial de abby pero tampoco voy a exagerar todo el odio que le dan.
  60. pr47h5
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I'm rating this game a 9 because I want to be honest. I agree, story wasn't up to the mark, but it's just one of the aspects of the game. You guys can't ignore the other aspects like graphics, characters, environments, scripts, acting, details, etc. Naughty dog clearly nailed it. I agree many of the players are dissapointed with the story, but you can't rate the game 0, 1, 2 for having aI'm rating this game a 9 because I want to be honest. I agree, story wasn't up to the mark, but it's just one of the aspects of the game. You guys can't ignore the other aspects like graphics, characters, environments, scripts, acting, details, etc. Naughty dog clearly nailed it. I agree many of the players are dissapointed with the story, but you can't rate the game 0, 1, 2 for having a poor story. It's more like showing the rage and ain't gonna do nobody justice. Many of the new players will be watching your reviews at least don't misguide them with such reviews. Such experiences are witnessed once in a lifetime, don't spoil it for someone else. Hence, this game is a solid 9 for me. Keeping all other aspects in mind.… Expand
  61. The1stNoel
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Man oh man, what a beautifully brutal ride this game was. Just finished it and I did not expect it to be as long as it was. The story was full of heart wrenching moments that gave me the feels more than once.
    Gameplay was the best I've seen in a long time, with brutal combat that never gets old. Thank you Naughty dog for this experience.
  62. Dollardog
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Excellent game,the attention to detail in the game is fantastic,well worth a buy
  63. AndrewCorner
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Is a excelent game. Beautiful ,graphics, sounds, and Story. But a somtimes a camera do not good. And died Joel hit me. Thsi is very sad And i want to change this. But Is best game for me Forever. (Sorry for my English I am from Czech Republic And this Is for me Very hard)… Expand
  64. Nerd_of_Justice
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've played since a long time. The darker story and cruel message hit the right spot for me. I don't think all of those haters got the point Naughty Dog tried to make. I loved playing the story of Abby. We finally got to see the other side. How horrible it is to lose someone in the blink of an eye. We finally get to understand we were far from being the good guys.… Expand
  65. LevReign
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game visually is the best game I have ever played. The overall combat and gameplay is great for 7-10 hours then becomes a repetitive drag. Only 1 new type of enemy and it's not that big of a deal. The story is flawed 3 hours in and doesn't make up for it. It makes you hate Elly and tries to make you like Abby but doesn't until the end when you just want to be done with the game. The last 6-7 hours I lowered the difficulty out of boredom of the combat so I could finish the story which was not worth it. This game started off great to ok. Then fell apart and in the end I just didn't like it.… Expand
  66. Felony17
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Two points deducted for Abby’s Story Arc and pacing. Besides that the story is solid despite too many flash back sequences. Good game just not at the level of the original.
  67. Sibbo
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this game is really good. The gameplay, the story (except the Joel part), the voice acting, graphics, mechanics, the pacing, enemies, and characters are outstandingly good. Many people that wrote reviews are just pissed about the Joel part and I agree that it sucked but they act like that one scene ruined this 25-hour long game. Just because the game shows that the game addresses serious topics like death, doesn't mean it's bad. Stuff like this happens in real life you know. They wanted to make a sad story and knew the response they were going to get. They didn't make this game for people that think that everything is perfect and that every game should have a Disney like "everything is perfect" ending. The game isn't rated FSK 18 for nothing and just because you didn't like that one scene doesn't mean everything else is bad. Personally, I really enjoyed this game, and it's just getting review bombed because little kids think the world is perfect.… Expand
  68. Juvetic
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is subjective but I like it. Not many games let you play the character who you hate. Everything is a materpiece… Expand
  69. cesarjr7
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the game and liked the decisions made. Naughty Dog was very brave and they helped the story.… Expand
  70. GabrielBaeta
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei o game, faltou pouca coisa pra ser perfeito, o gameplay teve um upgrade em relação ao primeiro e é satisfatório. A história eu gostei bastante, entendo a frustração do pessoal, mas a lição as vezes não vem do que queremos e sim do que não esperamos. Ao final do jogo da Ellie após o que acontece com Owen e Mel eu já sentia que a jornanda não valeu a pena.
    Quanto a Abby faltou uma construção pequena pra ligar ela as crianças, algum diário dizendo que elas estava pensando, pois só o sonho e algumas falas não foi suficiente, mas ainda é uma jornada interessante e difícil de aguentar como foi da Ellie.
    Santa Barbara foi muito importante pois eu queria um novo encontro e independente do fim que Ellie escolheria eu queria Abby livre de alguma forma.

    Sobre a lição do game, a vingança não traria Joel de volta e fez Ellie perder tudo inclusive os dedos que impede de tocar o vilão que era uma forte ligação ao Joel, mas sobrou uma coisa. A vida, Joel deu ela isso e eu acredito que ela vai viver isso da melhor maneira já que foi o que sobrou.
    Abby também buscou a vingança e conseguiu mas ela perdeu tudo quase tudo no fim, mas diferente de Ellie que nem Dina esteve por ela mais, ela encontrou o Lev uma razão pra viver e proteger, uma nova família.

    Os temas por fora são bem abordados, preconceito de um modo geral é bem trabalhado no caso de indentidade de genêro e origentação sexual. Fico triste que isso tenha gerado reações negativas mas ao meu ver game ganhou muitos mais pontos com isso.
    Grande jogo, vou zerar novamente.    … Expand
  71. RoyalColony
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    The gameplay is alright i guess, but if you like the first game story, then you will NOT really like the second one. Different writer makes this game a very different one with the first one, but is alright but remember THIS GAME IS NOT A 10/10, those media who rate the game 10/10 is piece of liar that didn't know a thing about video games
  72. xkjawz
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A piece of art, don't understand why there's so much hate about the game, they took a risk killing of Joel so early but I'd say it paid off I was hooked to kill Abby but then I by the end I felt the pain of both characters.. only downfall is the character models glitching in cutscenes and taking away some of the experience… Expand
  73. AndyCFH83
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love it. From beginning to the end I was nothing but impressed with what I was playing. Gameplay and the story we’re top notch. Playing as both Ellie and Abby was very surprising and after being stunned 2 and a half hours into it, I couldn’t get enough. The ending was different, but I certainly didn’t hate it. Big, big fan of this game… Expand
  74. altidos
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    All the people absolutely bombing on this game genuinely confuses me. I just completed Part II after completing the first game, and I thought that The Last of Us: Part II takes most of the aspects of the first game and drastically improves on them. The "hide-and-seek" style of gameplay is way more interesting in my opinion compared to a normal stealth game, the map design is far betterAll the people absolutely bombing on this game genuinely confuses me. I just completed Part II after completing the first game, and I thought that The Last of Us: Part II takes most of the aspects of the first game and drastically improves on them. The "hide-and-seek" style of gameplay is way more interesting in my opinion compared to a normal stealth game, the map design is far better with more branching paths and areas to explore, to the point where it sometimes feels open world, and the crafting and weapon systems from the first game have been improved upon greatly. If there's one word to describe this game, I would say it would be "brutal" because every punch, shot, and explosion feels so real and guttural. The enemies call out eachothers names whenever one is killed, the dogs whimper and shake when dying. The game is just so nihilistic and real and I love it so much. For the story, I really enjoyed it. The whole concept of 2 parallel stories going on at once was really interesting. I think that this is one of the only games where I felt like, along with the characters, I was having my own character development, trying to figure out which characters I liked, which characters I didn't, and what was right and wrong. The game is really enjoyable, and once I finished it's roughly 22 hour campaign, I felt satisfied by the game's story and the direction it took it. The only reason that the game is not getting a 10/10 for me is because I felt like some parts felt rushed, and some parts dragged along for a bit more than they needed to. Overall, if you have a PS4, do buy this game. It looks phenomenal and is well worth the $59.99.… Expand
  75. Santoscaetano
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito bom,gostei da historia e da mensagem que o jogo quis passar, mais jogar metade do jogo com a abby não foi algo que curti muito mais isso nao deixa a desejar ,jogabilidade e gráfico estão incríveis… Expand
  76. tomiate
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    fue todo lo que esperaba y mas.! es todo excelente, la historia te muestra que nadie tiene la vida asegurada, no fue predecible para nada, cualquiera puede morir y todos sufren.
  77. MJGames
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Sin palabras... es mas de lo que pueda pedir... una historia increíble... realmente me encantó... gráficos muy buenos, ...
  78. Nabz121
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Quite simply the most impressive video game I’ve ever played. Narratively challenging, visually stunning, the most dynamic combat I’ve ever experienced in a video game. Really something else. Play the game, forget the knuckleheads who can’t get past Joel’s death to appreciate a layered and complicated story. This was a remarkable, moody and stunning journey.
  79. DelRey0
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The best videogame I've ever played so far!!!! It doesn't deserve these negative comments at all.
  80. Jameswerty
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    A worthy successor to the brilliant original.

    It was never going to have the same dynamic as the first, but this takes the story in unexpected but gripping and emotional directions. It’s great to spend time with characters we already know, but new additions fit in well, and there’s a lot of moral ambiguity. The graphics are excellent throughout, as you would expect, and the gameplay    A worthy successor to the brilliant original.

    It was never going to have the same dynamic as the first, but this takes the story in unexpected but gripping and emotional directions.

    It’s great to spend time with characters we already know, but new additions fit in well, and there’s a lot of moral ambiguity.

    The graphics are excellent throughout, as you would expect, and the gameplay shows slight but significant improvements too. Enemy AI is vastly improved, to the point they constantly try to flank you so you can’t just stay still and hide.

    It’s a gruelling but beautiful ride, that won’t be forgotten quickly.    … Expand
  81. thechosen187
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is really one of the best games I've played so far. I was never asked in such a intensive way in a video game to do things that are completely opposed to me, and yet I felt always motivated to try as hard as i can to understand the motives somehow in a way to find a justification for the thing i did and was about to do. the team of naughty dog and everyone involved as well as allThis game is really one of the best games I've played so far. I was never asked in such a intensive way in a video game to do things that are completely opposed to me, and yet I felt always motivated to try as hard as i can to understand the motives somehow in a way to find a justification for the thing i did and was about to do. the team of naughty dog and everyone involved as well as all the other stakeholders who had the courage to allow this creative freedom can not be thanked enough. Thank you for this challenging experience. I won't forget the events from this story so quickly because I have become a part of it too.… Expand
  82. Dagga123
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Thank you Naughty Dog for that awesome game and this awesome story !! This is Art!!
  83. StealthKiller97
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    A real masterpiece,Gameplay,graphics all are really improved,although the story would have a better ending and the story is not as good as the one in the first game its really good and its an experience every gamer should try.
  84. Jimmy77
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran juego y puedo entender por que hay gente molesta pero esto no es un fan service, en general es una historia cruel para todos los personajes ya que la mayoría mueren y sobretodo para los principales Ellie y Abby, la muerte de Joel al inicio del juego impacta bastante y te hace odiar a Abby y luego cuando te ponen a jugarr con ella causa cierta molestia pero creo que es un gran punto ya que te hacen ver que no hay buenos y malos solo personas afectadas por todos los acontecimientos y repito entiendo las molestias pero eso no merece todo el hate que le estan dando, como decía esto no es un fan service es una historia bastante trágica y el final te deja con un sabor amargo.… Expand
  85. edeiotero15
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I had never have to stop playing a game because the emotional charge was too strong for me. Would be perfect if the narrative rhythm was more consistent.
    P.D.: I am not native English speaker, sorry for possible fails.
  86. cursedraven1223
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game was phenomenal. The mass hate is completely unjustified and based off of people not being willing to enter with an open mind, and judging the game at the very start, rather than forming their opinions at the end. Go in with an open mind and be willing to see through the story, and try to put your biases aside as much as possible. With tight gameplay, excellent visuals, and aThis game was phenomenal. The mass hate is completely unjustified and based off of people not being willing to enter with an open mind, and judging the game at the very start, rather than forming their opinions at the end. Go in with an open mind and be willing to see through the story, and try to put your biases aside as much as possible. With tight gameplay, excellent visuals, and a solid combat system The Last Of Us Part II is a blast to play. It's a game changing and monumental work of art, and is executed masterfully. The story is beautiful and heartbreaking. There are no "political opinions pushed" onto the player, and the game does not strictly tell you how to feel. There are also no good or bad guys, yet many of the critics feel the need to use that as an argument, which is proven to not be the case at various times throughout the game. The characters are dynamic and rich, and the voice acting is top notch. While this game is sure to be decisive, keep an open mind and form your own opinions based on the story that the game developers wanted to tell. The few cons that I had would deal with the game overstaying it's welcome, and certain parts dragged on, and risked being repetitive to the point of being boring. I encountered a few minor bugs, but I would not say they impacted the experience, and none of them were game-breaking. Give this game a chance. I would realistically give it an 8/10 due to the gameplay being too long, about 3 hours could have been cut and instead that time could have been utilized to build more story moments and to give us more information and moments with key characters. All in all, this game is worth it, and does not deserve all the mindless hate that it gets.… Expand
  87. cliska
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning as always from Naughty Dog! The game forces you to empathize with its characters and accept that as they are. This game is hard to play, and thats why you can't stop thinking about it days after finishing it.
  88. BlackMass92
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, it’s been a few days since I finished the last of us part II. I honestly had to take the time to digest what I’ve witnessed during my 21hr play through. The game is what it is. It’s not perfect the story is debatable on what you take from it. Whether you believe they should have kept Joel alive or killed him. The story throwing you into a character that took the life of a character we’ve only been waiting seven years to get back in the control of, which I won’t lie it boiled me up from the moment it happened. The game is beautiful, the gameplay is even better. I love every moment of feeling that if I make one wrong move I’m gonna end up getting killed. The non infected characters (Scars, WLF) etc. are intelligent in their attempts to see you die. Crawling around and staying out of sight trying to lead dogs away from your scent and picking each enemy off one by one. But when things go pear shaped the enemies attack you relentlessly and reacted to each other being killed by shouting their names. I honestly think the gameplay made up for a lot of the story. The cutscenes are very long and sometimes drag a bit. I felt like i was itching all the time to jump back into gameplay. We got to witness Ellie face a lot of adversities during her 3 days in Seattle but she ultimately came out of this on the worse end and loses absolutely everything. When the credits role I felt like is that it? I spent twenty one hours playing to just end up with one of the worst endings in a game ever. Yes, I get it Ellie couldn’t live with herself not revenging or gaining closure for someone she held so dear as her father figure. I think this game is something everyone should experience as a playstation gamer it’s the tip of the mountain of how far this current gen can push the console to its limits. This isn’t for everyone and it’s not the first game in anyway. But look everyone has the right to their own opinions so go enjoy the game.

    Thank you! Neil Druckman, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, Jeffrey Pierce.    … Expand
  89. Larom
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    For some odd reason I’m not as mad as everyone else about having to play as Abby, The story for both characters is definetly not the best, but it’s like a 7/10. I cared when **** happened, and I was **** tryharding that last fight

    But the gameplay is easily the best part of the game, I played the game on the hardest difficulty, and I’ve heard people say combat is repetitive, It definetly    For some odd reason I’m not as mad as everyone else about having to play as Abby, The story for both characters is definetly not the best, but it’s like a 7/10. I cared when **** happened, and I was **** tryharding that last fight

    But the gameplay is easily the best part of the game, I played the game on the hardest difficulty, and I’ve heard people say combat is repetitive, It definetly wasn’t for me. Also good graphics:)    … Expand
  90. MrAlienated
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a genuine masterpiece of Gameplay and Story, i love almost everything about this game, ill start with my cons as i only really have 1, Pacing, i think this game can drag on sometimes, especially in Abbys sections but other then that, id say this game has so many pros it doesnt matter, Joel is dead and that means war to Ellie, Joels past actions regarding the fireflys and his actions at the finale of last of us 1, Abby, the daughter of the doctor at the hospital that Joel murder'd for Ellie, Now this is important, im ok with Joel dying, this is because it makes sense, Joel did something AWFUL, he doomed the Earth for his own gain, Your actions have consequences, as is shown by Ellie chasing down Abby as a result, this game made me feel more then any game ive ever played, before i discuss the ending i feel i should discuss the Gameplay, it feels great to play and looks absoulutely phenomenal and it maintans the last of us 1s tone and gameplay, its a broken world. Now the ending, i think the Ending is amazing, the game would have been so basic if "Ellie kills Abby you win", this is TLOU you rarely win, Ellie earned her revenge, but she broke they cycle, because if she killed him, she would be just as bad as her, i think people dont want to like Abby because they refuse to understand that Joel did Horrible things, People hate Abby because they are actively TRYING to hate Abby, i understand hating her at the start but if you still WANT to hate her, your obviously going to hate her by the end, if you let your guard down, you would actually start to like her and her friends, the ending leaves it open for both of them. I love the last of us 2 and i think the story was done well, G'night.… Expand
  91. patrickrr9
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito bom e gráficos incríveis mas pena que mataram joel e voce controla muito a abby… Expand
  92. Edward221100
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It is not the typical game where you have an immortal hero, here they are all exposed humans looking to satisfy their own needs. The developers present the narrative to you from different points of view so that you perfectly understand the why of things in a horribly crude way, and that is not seen in another game. The graphics, animations, and gameplay are the best I've seen in a PS4It is not the typical game where you have an immortal hero, here they are all exposed humans looking to satisfy their own needs. The developers present the narrative to you from different points of view so that you perfectly understand the why of things in a horribly crude way, and that is not seen in another game. The graphics, animations, and gameplay are the best I've seen in a PS4 video game. SIMPLY A MASTERPIECE!… Expand
  93. DaysGoneII
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I think this game is a great game.
  94. Psythinker
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best exclusive of PS4! Perfect writing of characters. Already waiting part 3.
  95. x_DemonHunter_x
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Last of Us Part II Review

    If you’re looking for super happy times, don’t play this game. Many people do not appreciate the brutality, bleakness and grittiness of this story, and instead want to look away and curse at it rather than see what it is really about: finding the light in the dark. It is an often-overwhelmingly dark story that shocks you to your core, and if you don’t like that    Last of Us Part II Review

    If you’re looking for super happy times, don’t play this game.

    Many people do not appreciate the brutality, bleakness and grittiness of this story, and instead want to look away and curse at it rather than see what it is really about: finding the light in the dark.

    It is an often-overwhelmingly dark story that shocks you to your core, and if you don’t like that then you won’t like the characters or their actions, which seem perfectly natural in a world as bleak and unforgiving as post-apocalyptic Seattle.

    As well done as those elements are, the story is overlong by about 5 hours, there is an anticlimax that could have been more emotional (that ends up turning itself around and making up for it in the end) and the gameplay gets a bit repetitive sometimes.

    But there’s truly no need for the slew of negative reviews that have come out from users panning it for having a “bad” story and being “disrespectful“ of characters we love when in reality they just can’t handle the truth.

    Oh, and people panning it for pushing a LGBTQ agenda can shove it— the story is about so much more than merely pushing a political agenda.

    8.5/10. Great game.    … Expand
  96. Alexrivas
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love The last of us part 2. It gave me goosebumps all time. Story is well-written. I know that Joel death sucks, but when you realize the purpose about what Niel was trying to explain us. You realized that every detail on the game was worth it.… Expand
  97. LayonetEspinosa
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was a roller coaster of emotions, it has wonderful things and I don't understand why so much hate, I think you should give it a try… Expand
  98. zachyg
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Game of the decade and maybe the best story told in any medium in a generation. Absolutely brutal. I cannot stop replaying it not participating in the thoughtful discussions it provokes. An absolutely brilliant meditation on cycles of violence.
  99. ScottWasTaken
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    To be clear I didnt read the leaks going into the game and that made a large difference to how I feel about the emotional journey this game took me on.

    - Best visuals Ive seen in a game - period. - Gameplay improved on already great stealth game. The small mechanics they added like dodge and prone are excellent. - The story loses a half point for pacing issues in parts, but generally    To be clear I didnt read the leaks going into the game and that made a large difference to how I feel about the emotional journey this game took me on.

    - Best visuals Ive seen in a game - period.
    - Gameplay improved on already great stealth game. The small mechanics they added like dodge and prone are excellent.
    - The story loses a half point for pacing issues in parts, but generally it was excellent. I was deeply engaged throughout. The most grasped I have been by a game in several years. Even managing to leave me sobbing like a child when all was said and done.

    Another masterpiece from Naughty Dog, it's a shame that the leaks allowed so many people to make their minds up before it came out.    … Expand
  100. CoLDTai
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra con todas las letras Creo que hay muchas enseñanzas atrás de este juego pero como la mayoría de la gente no comprende ni un simple texto no me sorprende que esa mayoría critique el juego de manera negativa y tóxica 10 de 10
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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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