The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. DominickN
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    At first I was angry about the leaks and the leaker i mean im pretty sure that we all know he obviously worked there im my opinion and with that said I now get it why he was leaking he was truly prob upset about how much agenda subversion and weirdo movie this was instead of a game I wanted to play a game TLOU wasnt the greatest game I had ever played but it still felt like a cool game toAt first I was angry about the leaks and the leaker i mean im pretty sure that we all know he obviously worked there im my opinion and with that said I now get it why he was leaking he was truly prob upset about how much agenda subversion and weirdo movie this was instead of a game I wanted to play a game TLOU wasnt the greatest game I had ever played but it still felt like a cool game to me This was a Gift to me and im still sad the person spent money on it TBH And I really wish they would have just came out and said it was what it is because yeah... NO this aint it Naughty Dog this made you guys name ruined for me after like 20 years of playing your games or more even since playstation1 I think was my first game of ya'll or PC IDK or remember but long time Crash Bandi Ect. Like come on guys you really let the real fans down here for virtue signalling at the worst time in near history to make such a move im so not proud of this community hurts the heart ... Dont waste your money without watching live gameplay and seeing if you want this because I dont......… Expand
  2. Fernriz
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Inspirador, duro, fascinante, dolorosamente revelador, MARAVILLOSO. Así como maravillosa es su banda sonora, sus escenarios y sus personajes. Eterno… Expand
  3. ebanks
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Great game. One of the best I've ever played. Beautiful and terrifying. 10 out of 10.
  4. aMethyst-eFFluX
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Absolute garbage compared to the hype presented by the critics. This game will be forgotten in a year. Naughty dog chooses political agendas over its fanbase. Not to mention Sony angering half the internet with its copyright nonsense that went on. Clearly after playing this it wasn't worth it.
  5. Mockme
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    So they canceled Jak 4 for this garbage .... don’t get me wrong graphics are beyond amazing the story is beyond **** boring. If I could go back in time I would tell myself at least 7 years it wouldn’t be worth it
  6. Arrro45
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The game is impressive charming and sentimental the story is the continuation of the last of us and tells the story of ellie not of joel people say that it was not what they expected or because they took away what they liked the most, before feeling critical I challenge them to make a game like the last of us 2 they have to understand what is the continuation and is the story of ellie andThe game is impressive charming and sentimental the story is the continuation of the last of us and tells the story of ellie not of joel people say that it was not what they expected or because they took away what they liked the most, before feeling critical I challenge them to make a game like the last of us 2 they have to understand what is the continuation and is the story of ellie and her way of telling it is different and new and charming… Expand
  7. Gustlik1995
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Jedna z najlepszych gier generacji bardzo dojrzała fabuła nie jest całkiem liniowa graficznie cudo
  8. ereselmejor1994
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad story, good graphics its not wat i expected, too much wait for nothing interesting… Expand
  9. Qwerty383
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It’s very bad, too much of lgbt things, no one likes it, why even someone should buy it?!!?!?!
  10. StingPen
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    The Last of Us was honestly the best game I have ever played in terms of story telling. So, I was super excited for The Last of Us Part 2. My excitement was through the roof, I couldn't believe it, I finally got to play the game after avoiding spoilers like crazy because the game got leaked. My excitement quickly disappeared after playing just a couple of hours. There were manyThe Last of Us was honestly the best game I have ever played in terms of story telling. So, I was super excited for The Last of Us Part 2. My excitement was through the roof, I couldn't believe it, I finally got to play the game after avoiding spoilers like crazy because the game got leaked. My excitement quickly disappeared after playing just a couple of hours. There were many cringe-worthy dialogues to the point I would physically cringe my face and say ugh out loud. There was a massive event that occurred within the first two hours. I was absolutely devastated. I did not want to play this game anymore but I spent $60, so I kept playing. The game takes you on 10 hours long side quest with new characters, and they were very unlikable and uninteresting. I pushed through, finished the game, hoping the ending will pay off all of the time I put into this game. Unfortunately, it didn't. The ending was just.... unsatisfying. This game does not feel like a sequel to the first game, instead, it felt like Naughty Dog and Co created a new universe that had some characters from the first game who had a cameo in the new game just to please the fans. There are no words I can use to describe how I felt after completing the game. I'm just sad I waited for 7 years for this game, only to see the story line make almost no sense, there are so many plot holes, so many characters that can't be related. I do not recommend spending $60 and about 16-20 hours of your lifetime into this game. It also didn't help seeing so many great reviews which raised my expectations. I wonder if the critics played a different game than us? I dunno man. :(… Expand
  11. Yozora
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Delecnable, este juego se puede definir muy facilmente con dos palabras, MAL GUSTO, pero además un mal gusto forzado, no me puedo creer lo que han hecho con la saga, y sobretodo lo que han hecho que un personaje que no diré nada más de ello por no hacer spoiler por si alguno quiere jugarlo. Por mi parte este juego no forma parte de la saga The Last of Us y oficialmente Naughty Dog aDelecnable, este juego se puede definir muy facilmente con dos palabras, MAL GUSTO, pero además un mal gusto forzado, no me puedo creer lo que han hecho con la saga, y sobretodo lo que han hecho que un personaje que no diré nada más de ello por no hacer spoiler por si alguno quiere jugarlo. Por mi parte este juego no forma parte de la saga The Last of Us y oficialmente Naughty Dog a perdido el norte al igual que Sony hace unos años, espero que esto cambie con los nuevos directivos y la PS5, ahora mismo tengo toda la confianza de los juegos de Sony depositada en Santa Monica, de verdad que es lo peor que podían hacer a cualquier fan de la primera parte.… Expand
  12. lastofus2isass
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    this game sucks. no factions. horrible story. ruin the whole point of the first game
  13. Iedereenblauw
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Ik kom hier gewoon even vermelden dat The Last of Us part II een must buy is. De reden dat de rating zo laag is is dankzij salty idioten.
  14. xinwei3
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just don't waste your money on this piece of junk.
    You played Joel like a tool. The motivation of Abby is nonsense, and the portrait of Abby is also a piece of **** yet you don't even allow the player to revenge properly with Ellie.    … Expand
  15. enok100
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game with a great story, nothing more to say really. 10/10
  16. fiercirino
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is an insult to the masterpiece that is the first game. The idea of Joel dying was something I figured would happen in the sequel since it is necessary to close his character arc imo. However, Naughtydog executed it very very poorly. The ending is very anticlimactic and makes no sense and straight up pisses on the first game. The brilliant people that worked on this game such as Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey did not deserve their characters to be treated this poorly. The gameplay, graphics and acting are even better than in the first game, but the story is written by an analphabetic sloth called Neil Druckman who should never be allowed to write another work of fiction ever again. Druckman should go straight back to writing academy together with Dave and Dan from Game of Thrones.

    TLDR: Gamplay 10/10. Graphics 10/10. Acting 10/10. Writing -30/10.

    Petition to glue Neil Druckman to a tree and leave him there? I'll start one.    … Expand
  17. KillAssassin
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I finished the first one 100%. The second opus is clearly less well written, with characters more uninteresting than each other. The choices they make are clearly ridiculous and silly. I did not feel any tension during my fights, a little like the last assassins creed. Level graphics, the characters are clean, on the other hand certain elements of the decoration, even even details like theI finished the first one 100%. The second opus is clearly less well written, with characters more uninteresting than each other. The choices they make are clearly ridiculous and silly. I did not feel any tension during my fights, a little like the last assassins creed. Level graphics, the characters are clean, on the other hand certain elements of the decoration, even even details like the blood on our characters, are completely missed. .. I didn't get this feeling of: Wow this game is fantastically beautiful ...! nah. The gameplay is correct but without any real improvement. Honestly I recommend the first opus, hoping that its sequel is simply a nightmare. One thing is really successful, the sounds.… Expand
  18. Numbius
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una lastima que ll políticamente correcto se haya cargado uno de los juegos más inmersivos y espectaculares de la pasada generación, pero era de esperarse. Neil es judío, y va a hacer todo lo posible para meter con calzador todas las ideologías intrínsecas a su raza y mostradas ante los goyim para promover la antinatalidad y la consecuente desaparición del hombre blanco. El primer juego fue bueno, pero se empezaba a notar en ciertos aspectos la mano del judío metiendo negros dónde no debía haberlos y haciendo a Ellie definitivamente lesbiana en su expansión. Pues en esta secuela todo va más allá. Ellie es abiertamente lesbiana (algo que debería ser ilógico en una distopía postapocaliptica pues dicha tendencia es incompatible con la reproducción humana), y por supuesto emparejada con una mujer perteneciente a una raza sospechosa. Joel que es el símbolo que representaba al hombre blanco heterosexual MUERE a manos de un hombre transexual, el cual le rompe la cabeza con un palo de golf. Este juego es un espectáculo de pornografía homosexual e interracial y una oda a la naturaleza más baja del ser humano, todo siendo muy bien orquestado por un judío. Los gráficos son buenos, pero la historia es repugnante y todos los personajes caen mal. No lo recomiendo.… Expand
  19. Iash
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Disgusting storyline! Ruined the franchise! You should be ashamed of yourself Mr Niel. Joel deserved much better. The plot was senseless
  20. f1rewalk
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Gameplay and graphics really impressive, but the story is the main thing in the last of us... and they destroy it.
  21. YandereValkyrie
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    I'll do my best to not write any spoilers here, and just stick to the facts.
    I'm about 13 hours into the game now, and I honestly just don't want to play it anymore.
    The gameplay is basically exactly the same as TLoU1, and really doesn't do anything to evolve from there other than having better animations, there's nothing really new beyond dogs, and a few new animations, not that that    I'll do my best to not write any spoilers here, and just stick to the facts.
    I'm about 13 hours into the game now, and I honestly just don't want to play it anymore.

    The gameplay is basically exactly the same as TLoU1, and really doesn't do anything to evolve from there other than having better animations, there's nothing really new beyond dogs, and a few new animations, not that that is entirely a bad thing, TLoU1 had really fun gameplay, but I was hoping for some innovation, and honestly the gameplay is one of the only two saving graces in this game.

    The one thing I could say that I absolutely loved about this game is the scenery/graphics. This is hands down one of the the most beautiful games on PS4, right up there with Horizon Zero Dawn. The world feels natural, like nature is reclaiming the world in a slightly comforting way, and if it wasn't for all the murdering and zombies, It's a world I would love to be in myself.

    And that is about the only good I can say about this game. The story. Good lord the story. I read the spoilers before I played it, so I knew what was going to happen, and that didn't bother me too much.. but the game itself is actually WORSE than the spoilers let me to believe. I want this to be a spoiler free review so I won't go into detail, but "that" scene happens much earlier than I thought, the plot seems stupid so far, and the characters aren't acting even remotely like they did in TLoU1, it's like they're not even the same people.

    I'm just sorry, I knew this game was gonna be bad, I bought it anyway to give it a try.. I'm returning it tomorrow for a refund.. Another god-tier IP ruined by identity politics.

    I'm only giving it a 3 because goddamn is it pretty, and the combat isn't horrible.    … Expand
  22. Arkanthoz
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    well, this game is just political stuff to pleasure some social justice warriors, absolute trash
  23. LaymenGaming
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Let me break this down for you quickly: PANDERING has negatively infected gaming culture and the Last of Us 2 is the quintessential example of it

    Before we get into game-play, story, sound design and overall fun of the game; we need to have serious discussion on what pandering is and how it effects culture negatively. Pandering is defined as doing things for an individual or group in    Let me break this down for you quickly: PANDERING has negatively infected gaming culture and the Last of Us 2 is the quintessential example of it

    Before we get into game-play, story, sound design and overall fun of the game; we need to have serious discussion on what pandering is and how it effects culture negatively. Pandering is defined as doing things for an individual or group in order to gain a favor and advantage for yourself.

    Every game, comic book, movie or music may contain some form of pandering, and in most cases it isn't a big deal. In modern culture, however, we have reached a point where pandering has become an issue, particularly when a medium appeals to a certain demographic without making any effort to understand the people they're supposedly representing.

    It often feels like an afterthought, something thrown in to reap the benefits of including that group (typically a minority) without doing any actual work. Typically it's lazy representation at best, and at worst it can be actively harmful to the demographic being (mis)represented.

    The Last of Us 2 is the latter.

    I am a huge fan of the first game; but not in terms of the its game-play, graphics and sound design. The game's story, specifically its masterful pacing and development of the two main protagonists Ellie and Joel, is what draws players in (myself included) and captivates them throughout the entire journey. The writers knew what these two characters represent: Joel is a damaged, old and experienced man that has reluctantly partnered with an energetic, young and naive Ellie in order to potentially save humanity from a deadly virus. The game has a beautiful thematic narrative on society and human-beings; Ellie represents humanity's hope for the future (the literal cure for the virus), and thus needs to be protected by the battle-hardened adults, which is where Joel steps in (both story-wise and in game-play). Both characters grow and start depend on each other, and the game ends with an ambiguous question of whether this father/daughter relationship has either doomed or saved humanity.

    The Last of Us 2 has this beautiful theme and relationship dynamic completely thrown out of the window in order for the writers to pander Ellie as a strong female LGBT lead. All the charm and charisma she had in the first game is completely gone as Ellie has been reduced to being part of a, as writer Neil Druckmann puts it.... "diverse cast of strong female characters".

    Being female and gay does not make Ellie a strong character.

    Being deadly and proficient in killing does not make Ellie a strong character.

    Having a tortured past and being an emotionally distant does not make Ellie a strong character.

    In fact, being the potential cure to save humanity, also did not make Ellie a strong character either. She became a strong lead because of how her actions dynamically affected those around her, specifically Joel and his group. In this bleak future, Ellie is the Last bit of humanity (of Us, if you will) in a literal sense but also in an emotionally resonant way for all of us.

    In an effort to pander to certain demographics, the story takes a complete thematic nose-dive to have so-called representation of minorities surviving in an apocalyptic wasteland. Ellie, our future for humanity, is now comically emotional for wanting vengeance to the point of absurdity for the death of a close friend. None of her witty lines, or virus-curing antiques is needed here. All the Last of Us 2 seems to concern itself with, is how violence is violent for violent characters because a violent world needs violent people to justify the violence.

    And who better to justify this game's theme than humanity's last hope for the future... who's a lesbian.

    Pandering with no thought of the narrative pedigree that the first game had, has a sure way of alienating audiences and it does not make for a great gaming experience; especially when the first-game to this day is a herald for refined video game story-telling.

    In my humble opinion, Naughty Dog Studio have never been the creators of original game-play and stories, however, they have always been prime examples of expertly "refined" experiences. Uncharted/Crash Bandicoot and even the Last of Us were not pioneer games; but they were amazingly refined platformer/survival games to the point that it gave the illusion that they were.

    The graphics and sound design of the Last of Us 2 is worth praise as enemies converse realistically and move dynamically through the environment, a touch of the naughty dog refinement that is muddied unfortunately by the bog-standard run-of-the-mill 3rd-person action game-play.

    However the sound, game-play and the game's overall fun factor is connected to the story Naughty Dog has written, thus it suffers immensely for it. 1/10    … Expand
  24. justmy2cents
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Wait until they start trying to censor the users because they don't agree with the critics. It's bad. No, it has nothing to do with certain "scenes" (keep your whining to yourself). It has to do with the story and an effort to be made to actually censor those that don't agree with what they're apparently supposed to think. It's simply bad. Deal with it.
  25. TheGamingModz
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally i think the last of us 2 just throws out everything we did in the last of us part 1. The graphics of the last of us part 2 are good but that doesnt matter if u dont have a good story then the game is just not worth buying it and the ending of the story is just annoying abby should of **** died.… Expand
  26. MAGE1234
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    I honestly think it was a bad game because TLOU is focuse on a good plot. The plot was all messed up and people including myself think it could be told in a different way, more appealing wich could create a connection between us and the characters. I definetly would say not to buy it because of what i said tho i liked the graphics a bit, but overrall it as a boring gameplay after the gameI honestly think it was a bad game because TLOU is focuse on a good plot. The plot was all messed up and people including myself think it could be told in a different way, more appealing wich could create a connection between us and the characters. I definetly would say not to buy it because of what i said tho i liked the graphics a bit, but overrall it as a boring gameplay after the game trully begins, like almost in the middle of the game where evrything y do dont have a purpose since y dont like any character nor the one you are controlling.… Expand
  27. angularly
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely disgusting follow up to the game I loved. Wow this was over quick, when they killed Joel the main protagonist right off the bat. I had looked forward to playing this belowed character again, and was instead forced to play his despicable murderer, which I hated so much I just couldn't take it. I wanted to blow this disgusting character up with a shotgun, not play her/him, wasn't it supposed to be about revenge? Life is too short for this **** I logged off in disgust and deleted the game. Never buying a game from Naughty Dog again.… Expand
  28. ghostninja
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    "tHiS gAmE iNsUlTs My MaScUlInItY"

    please grow up before you use the internet.
  29. Javiero1289
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Gráficos 10, Jugabilidad 9, Historia, Guión y Mensaje Político 0. Me dolió ver como tiraron a la basura algo que podia ser increíble.
  30. Hofmankos
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    the coolest game I've ever played.the coolest game I've ever played.the coolest game I've ever played.
  31. A_Baismail
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I have no words to describe this amazing game, Above ratings! Best game of the year like always
  32. AhmedGrt
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played 60$ for this game and thought it was gonna be good Until I heard about the leaks
    The way they kill beloved characters in such **** way this ruined naughty dog's reputation Dont buy it    … Expand
  33. Musashi1421
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    1Every thing in the narrative is ****
    Every line must have a curse word and thats not cool at all 2 adding political things in the game like lgbtqi+ is bad movement too just like Netflix 3 it has nothing to do with the 1st game
  34. DragneelHill
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not a paid actor (unlike these review-bombers) and am really enjoying the game. The story is one of the best parts and the gameplay is more refined from the first game. Joel was gonna die one way or another and all of you should've known that.… Expand
  35. sadlerpdx
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Fills like the original never ended! Amazing graphics. I appreciate the flash backs and clear introductions of new characters.
  36. abimaelrangen94
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No tengo palabras para describir la increíble sensación o magia que siento al jugar este extraordinario juego que sin duda es el mejor de todos los tiempos, gracias perro travieso por este juego y gracias Dios primeramente por la increíble sabiduría que le haz dado a esta gente para crear y desarrollar este grandioso juego.… Expand
  37. jjjredick
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Great game! f*ck the haters (a.k.a sexists, racists, and bigots).

    The Last of Us Part II is probably one of the most polished video game experiences out there and it’s pretty easy to give it a great score and call it a day.
  38. destroyedbyneil
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Okay so they destroyed Joel’s character near the start of the game. Fine I get it, they wanted this to be a revenge story and to sell this game they had to do something.But if this was a revenge plot and all the crap Naughty Dog and the **** writers say it is, where the hell is the revenge.We don’t even end up killing Abby and let her leave. Ruined a game which had so much potential to beOkay so they destroyed Joel’s character near the start of the game. Fine I get it, they wanted this to be a revenge story and to sell this game they had to do something.But if this was a revenge plot and all the crap Naughty Dog and the **** writers say it is, where the hell is the revenge.We don’t even end up killing Abby and let her leave. Ruined a game which had so much potential to be special. RIP Joel.… Expand
  39. Datboi_449
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    TLOU2 has surpassed my expectations. After playing through the game on the hardest difficulty, it easy to understand what make this game so great. Every moment feels tense and emmersive. The fighting is a interesting change from the first game. While some of the actions, such as dodging, was hard to learn, it made every fight feel like it's own boss battle. This game truly lives up toTLOU2 has surpassed my expectations. After playing through the game on the hardest difficulty, it easy to understand what make this game so great. Every moment feels tense and emmersive. The fighting is a interesting change from the first game. While some of the actions, such as dodging, was hard to learn, it made every fight feel like it's own boss battle. This game truly lives up to what we all hoped for.… Expand
  40. Ildarv
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    TLOU 1 better part, this - bul**hit and i hate this game and developers #alllivesmatter
  41. Vitaliym35
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    Really? What kind of propaganda? Tak ne dolzno byt vi tam oxereli . To vam black live matter to eshe xyina kakayto , ebonaty
  42. hex_init
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Story is amazing, some people are upset because something happens that is shocking but makes complete sense in order to drive the story forward. Most of the people upset are incels, homophobic, or just lack the brain cells to understand story dynamics.

    The game is about hate and consequences, and in the real world horrible stuff happens if you like it or not. This is about that reality.    Story is amazing, some people are upset because something happens that is shocking but makes complete sense in order to drive the story forward. Most of the people upset are incels, homophobic, or just lack the brain cells to understand story dynamics.

    The game is about hate and consequences, and in the real world horrible stuff happens if you like it or not. This is about that reality.

    People don't die in a nice way, that's reality.    … Expand
  43. AnHonestFruit
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 9/10 Graphics - Some very beautiful cut-scenes and the characters all look pretty good.
    7/10 Story - The story takes a turn for the worst, but overall it's a pretty decent story its nothing special as its been done before loads of times.

    7/10 Characters - If you can get over the fact that many if not all of your favourite characters will die a horrible death then they are good, Favourite characters get killed as if they meant nothing!

    7/10 Game play - Again nothing new, its just the same as it was in the last of us part 1, all that's been added is a few new moves, a way to counter incoming blows and updated visuals. Game for me ran smoothly and encountered no bugs.

    Overall i'd say the game is a solid 8.5/10 some parts i did not agree with but overall i enjoyed the experience and i did not find Abby to be as bad as people said she was.    … Expand
  44. lazylady
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I am just highly dissapointed... The last of us was one of my fav games of all time, I loved characters and great story, but this... I just feel very sad, I would never thought that Naughty Dog will dissapoint me so much. I feel that they only purpose was to shock the player... So they did, but in the worst way possible .
  45. jasonivalo
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    The soul and essence of the Last of Us seemed tattered and mangled in its following sequel. There is a certain amount of suspended belief expected when playing games or watching movies. However, the unbelievable character actions, plot holes, and events that transpired makes made playing this game unbearable. You are yanked out of your immersion as question how and why things turn out theThe soul and essence of the Last of Us seemed tattered and mangled in its following sequel. There is a certain amount of suspended belief expected when playing games or watching movies. However, the unbelievable character actions, plot holes, and events that transpired makes made playing this game unbearable. You are yanked out of your immersion as question how and why things turn out the way the did. There is a certain message/theme that the game tries to convey, but this message/theme loses its importance and sincerity as you progress and especially with zero pay-off in the end. Simply put, the story is disingenuous, forced, and badly written. The positives that people have praised the game for, such as its graphics and game-play seems above-average at best. For game 7 years in development, its visual elements are in-line for what is expected for games of these times. The gameplay is repetitive and the A.I's are monotonous and uninspiring; there is little innovation that improves on its predecessor.… Expand
  46. sgtmontrose
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    What a let down from the first game. Sacrificing a good story to a virtual signal to a group of people that are not even your target audience is such a bad decision. Instead of using resources on paying the developers, naughty dog is paying the shills to say this is the best game ever. What a joke. Save your money people.
  47. Ameer_uue
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vary good game love ❤️ Remember is vary beautiful and isnxhxjxxjjxjjxxnxnnxnxnnxnxxnxn… Expand
  48. hideky1453
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is incredible, the mechanics of the game are very much enjoyed, also its graphics are spectacular, however The Last of Us 2 failed in the main, the story, I loved the beginning, but the fact of killing Joel unnecessarily is not cool, and to end the lousy end, so that you launch yourself into a death crusade if in the end you will end up sparing the life of your mentor's murderer, the truth expected much from this game, but honestly I repeat that it failed in the most important thing, history .… Expand
  49. alecvanbuskirk
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Last of us 1 was my favorite game, truly a master piece. After waiting 7 years I have never been more disappointed in my gaming life. Game has terrible pacing, characterization & story telling. Gameplay remains almost identical to the first game w/ no major changes. Your better off just watching a let’s play and saving $60. Two hours into the game I didn’t even want to play anymore. TheLast of us 1 was my favorite game, truly a master piece. After waiting 7 years I have never been more disappointed in my gaming life. Game has terrible pacing, characterization & story telling. Gameplay remains almost identical to the first game w/ no major changes. Your better off just watching a let’s play and saving $60. Two hours into the game I didn’t even want to play anymore. The back half of the game is honestly boring and has one of the worst endings i have seen in a long time. It’s like they forgot why the 1st game was so successful in the first place. This is probably honestly a 5/10 ,but Naughty Dog deserves to get review bombed for this disappointment.… Expand
  50. ConnorB00
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review is really quick because all I’ll say is that the game was great. It’s really expanded the story of the previous game. This post is made for those reviews bombing the game and just to let you know that what your doing is completely useless and a waste of time on every ones part and that your using it to justify bigotry and hate. Don’t lie you know it’s true.
  51. Zaphir0
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Paso exactamente lo mismo que espoilearon hace semanas y porque carajos mataron a Joel?
  52. SamuelSkinner
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    TLOU2 break my heart, years waiting for this game to have this kind of disappointment. such a poor story after all these years. is Painful to think that Naughty Dog having so many years to think the best way to bring te part 2. to came up with this

    This game is not bad because of SJWs.

    This game has poor, contrived writing and a very very generic gameplay
  53. DeadLink25
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Good graphics but what do you expect from a Naughty Dog game, but they ruined the story. They also added nothing to improve the gameplay. Jumping doesn't do much.
  54. Jacobmartin14
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible, it’s suddenly become cool to hate on TLOU and I do not understand it. I love that naughty dog didn’t stick to the ‘perfect’ ending and threw curveball after curveball, this game is insanely good and people are refusing to admit it.
  55. ajdar47
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    this game makes me so mad that I couldnt even imagined in my life. they ruined my favorite game of all time. my god 25 hrs and that stupid ending.
  56. DaeMadare
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deram um rumo horrível para uma história incrível que foi o primeiro jogo. Decepcionado.… Expand
  57. Lukeny
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Roteiro horripilante, gameplay entendiante, visual dos personagens ficou podre e a única "melhoria" são os gráficos
  58. JudasBlack
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine hating a game before even playing it? yeah, this is what happened to most of these "User" reviews. You were warned 3 or 4 years ago that the game was about HATE AND LOSS, so to hate this game solely because Joel gets killed is ridiculous. Do you expect him to live forever in this world? The game is supposed to make you feel uncomfortable and it seems it has done its job.… Expand
  59. aliceaa
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Avete rovinato quello che era un bellissimo gioco.
    Peccato.
    Recensioni negative meritatissime.
  60. davidbuzatto
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Congrats, the game story was ruined! I just keep thinking, what naughty dog was thinking when they approved the plot...
  61. baconboi47
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    my 45 year old father loves it! i haven't seen him this invested in a video game since madden 15 (sehawks are his favorite team)
  62. youarepowned
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Sorry to all Sony's fanboys, im a playstation player but this game is trash . Nothing new, story is 0, boring game like if im watching a bad Netflix movie... Graphics are ok tho on ps4pro . Too much violence. Lesbian kiss was unnecessary. Maybe its time to move on and make diferent kind of game. I got bored by all the Sony's exclusive looking like bad movies honestly.
  63. Sabir_Hemidov
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Надеюсь, Naughty Dog даст серии умереть в яме, которую сама же выкопала. Я был без ума от первой части, но эта ходячая катастрофа вгоняет меня в депрессию
  64. MrWoodcock
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Really disappointed at this game, it would be a waste of money and time to own this. Wouldn't accept this even as a gift.
  65. Magic_potato
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Game is so bad that i felt forced to take time of my life to make an account to rate this piece of garbage. How does such a mess get a 10/10 from EVERY MAJOR GAME CRITIC. If you didn't think game journalists were a joke then you do now. Watching paint dry would be a more entertaining and less offensive experience.
  66. Mictlan92
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Vaya forma de arruinar un excelente juego y de desperdiciar todo el desarrollo de historia y de personajes de la primer entrega
  67. correct_opinion
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It just disappointed me

    (I need more keystrokes apparently. Okay here you go i guess?)
  68. Spamerok
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The same game. The same experience. The scripted move turned out to be tough, but good. I simultaneously hated the game and fell in love. Bravo Naughty Dog!
  69. Someone7u7
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Esperé tanto para esto? Puro fanfiction, además de un final decepcionante.
  70. AlternatexReali
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Betrayal of fans of the first game and another attempt to force something down our throats. A sick twisted vision of people who can't write and confuse pain and shock with good writing. This game is made by talentless hacks. You will find nothing of the first game in this one. Save yourself the money.
  71. Blobblobblobiti
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring and dumb,there is no game in there. Just a number of different agendas… Expand
  72. JuiceboxReviews
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    NON-SPOILER: Masterful and powerful storytelling, detailed to every point, incredible audio and soundtrack, amazing gameplay, and polished like a diamond. The Last Of Us Part II is a worthy sequel and a masterpiece.
    This is a game that every PlayStation owner/fan have to experience for themselves.
    P.S. I saw some reviews that say that the game is more like a movie, this game is heavily    NON-SPOILER: Masterful and powerful storytelling, detailed to every point, incredible audio and soundtrack, amazing gameplay, and polished like a diamond. The Last Of Us Part II is a worthy sequel and a masterpiece.
    This is a game that every PlayStation owner/fan have to experience for themselves.

    P.S. I saw some reviews that say that the game is more like a movie, this game is heavily told through story, if you don't want story, which is what The Last Of Us focuses on and is about, then don't play it.

    SPOILERS:
    (SPOILERS AHEAD, LAST CHANCE)

    Joel is killed and people are mad. They leave bad reviews on the game, because they don't like story progression. He is killed to progress the story. This is a very heartfelt and emotional moment that was well-acted and made.
    The plot is about revenge, justice, and hate. This fits well with it's story, world, and characters.
    The game is very detailed like, you ride on your horse over a stream and your horse breaks the ice.
    Game Mechanics are very detailed, thought-through, and well-made. You can now dodge, prone, hide in tall grass to avoid being detected, break windows, climb and jump using a rope, etc. These mechanics make TLOU2 feel like a whole new game rather than a sequel.    … Expand
  73. Alexram90
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I have ever played, amazing graphics and #RIP Joel Just hopefully we get Multiplayer in the future… Expand
  74. xaviertwav
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    while the original the last of us was a blast to play with a very engaging story, this long await sequel is a utter disappointment in most ways apart from the graphics. I’d advise buying the game when it goes on sale.
  75. AngelTuPapa
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look how they massacred ma boi. I had a hope that the leak gameplay were fake, but wth, it was exactly the same **** that we saw. Do not buy it, it is a waste of f time… Expand
  76. H2477
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disappointment from beginning to end. How did naughty dog get it so wrong? Only improvement from the first game is graphics and gameplay which in my opinion were not what kept me playing in the original. For me the story is the most important this and this story goes down as one of the worst. Ps what a terrible ending.… Expand
  77. Alisson123
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo já feito !!
    Uma obra prima de sobrevivência ,história ,personagens.
  78. JamFog
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don’t create a negative review merely because of what happened in the first act and hearing what happened at the end. You don’t have the context or character development in between.… Expand
  79. EffingUserName
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reviewers, proven yourself shills once again. How does a game that desensitizes people to gratuitous, unnecessary violence get a 95? At least in games like GTA you can play as a benevolent toon, not with this piece of sh#*.WTH Frauds.… Expand
  80. Jhonnyroll
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    a waste of money. Just propaganda and an empty story. You dishonored a great title.
  81. Rfpg1215
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Basura la historia forzada los prota metidos a la fuerza y un final pendejo cagaron un buen juego
  82. BrainJitsu
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    TL:DR - The Last of Us 2 soars high with absolute beautiful fidelity while simultaneously falling far from grace with poor story writing and structure and coupled with dated gameplay mechanics.

    Graphics: TLOU's greatest strength is its visuals. Stunning, vibrant detail can be seen through most of the game, only lacking occasionally on a few character models and background foliage. It is    TL:DR - The Last of Us 2 soars high with absolute beautiful fidelity while simultaneously falling far from grace with poor story writing and structure and coupled with dated gameplay mechanics.

    Graphics: TLOU's greatest strength is its visuals. Stunning, vibrant detail can be seen through most of the game, only lacking occasionally on a few character models and background foliage. It is almost impossible not to get lost in a gaze with every cutscene. The environment does an excellent job capturing the feel of an apocalyptic world.

    Story: Unfortunately for TLOU2, it doesn't even hold a candle to its predecessor. Where the TLOU1 was focused on a powerful, well driven story about the zombie apocalypse, TLOU2 steers clear of that in favor of a forced revenge plot. Character development is strong in some places while completely failing to address it in others. The story itself bounces constantly between uninteresting characters and different points in time, creating a jarring, predictable, and disappointing storytelling experience.

    Gameplay: TLOU2 doesn't stray too far from the TLOU formula. Though some additions were made, everything about the game feels comfortably familiar, yet boring in most cases.

    Audio: Another aspect that seems to be equally comparable to the first in the series. Sound effects do their job, but don't bring anything to the table as far as robust or immersive.

    Final Score: 3/10

    Sidenote: There is absolutely nothing in my review in regards to the controversy. This is as unbiased a review as it can get. Astounding graphics and a brand name from a company are not enough to carry a game to success. The original The Last of Us was predominantly successful due to its phenomenal story, which is completely mismanaged here. One could argue that a game does not need a good story, but then all you're left with is generic and obsolete gameplay that cannot hold this world up.    … Expand
  83. estr0
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I don't know who this game was designed for but it is certainly not for fans of TLOU.
  84. Barnone42583
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I can't see myself giving this game a perfect score (no one is perfect!), it definitely is one of the most necessary games that everyone should play. It has stunning graphics, and anyone who played the first game will be pleased to know not much of the gameplay has changed. The biggest draw I felt was the progressive theme that really had a lasting impact on me. White men were mostly done away with in the story, with strong female leads taking the reins. This game is also a landmark in achievement; featuring what I believe is the first transgender love scene in gaming history. The game is a milestone in dark storytelling, where you shouldn't expect to be happy with your circumstances at any point in the game. In fact, by the end, I was wondering just what kind of emotional pain the developers were intending to inflict upon me by the end of the long path of depression. If you want an incredibly inclusive narrative that puts bigots right where they belong, check this game out! Hopefully the next installment in the series will feature even more the the same scenery, gameplay, and progressive values that any non-judgmental person can enjoy!… Expand
  85. Saselito
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego lento y aburrido.En ps4 hay un dowgrade brutal.El mensaje progre lo respeto pero me han fastidiado la experiencia videojueguil.A quien se le ocurre matar a Joel?… Expand
  86. Waloo
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    U killed joel for no reason and finally what a revenge from ellie, go away lol Abby took her father revenge and ellie what she did, she just ket Abby go
  87. Vpupkinv
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    First and foremost - this game is not the continuation of Last of Us story. This is nothing but a fan-fiction. Amateurish, vain, talentless, perverted. It is as bad, as latest Terminator movie.

    The story is based only on a revenge. There is no character development, no emotional connection. Remember how long it took Ellie to build a relationship with Joel in first game? How long it took    First and foremost - this game is not the continuation of Last of Us story. This is nothing but a fan-fiction. Amateurish, vain, talentless, perverted. It is as bad, as latest Terminator movie.

    The story is based only on a revenge. There is no character development, no emotional connection. Remember how long it took Ellie to build a relationship with Joel in first game? How long it took Joel to overcome the loss of his daughter, and to adopt Ellie? Well screw you! Now there is girl, you kissed the day before the game starts, the next day you’re making out and all in love. Also, authors use this logic for the whole game - here we take something away from, and you should be angry. This is a stupid 80s action movie, but not fun at all.

    Gameplay is literally the same as original Last of Us. No new mechanics, no unique encounters, you either slowly walk and loot, or run and shoot. Looting is boring - you can only interact with 1 or 2 objects on scene. Shooting has no feedback at all. You don’t feel satisfied after you’ve managed to make a good shot. And don’t even mention stealth - I thought in 2020 players deserve something more interesting than basic arenas with covers and objects throwing.

    What about famous animations? Have anyone seen any? Choppy, sluggish and absolutely unimpressive. RDR 2 feels more alive than these puppets.

    Visuals are impressive. Impressive how bad they look. RDR2 looked MUCH better than this blurred mess. The very first scene of the game shows you a town, where dozens of people with only 4 different faces and clothes! And it is not action based scene like in a first game, where you don’t have time to notice this - no, you walk slowly and notice everything.

    This garbage deserves nothing but a zero, and I really want writers of this game, those who actually made decision, to understand what an abomination they’ve created, and never do this crap again.    … Expand
  88. User45
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    Boring storyline, no freedom whatsoever. More boring than episode 1.. wont recommend
  89. Avenging_Knight
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This franchise is like a big bait and switch. The first game was engaging, fun and interesting with a captivating story. The sequel is a big agenda driven mess with poorly told because its held back by the need to follow an extreme ideology rather than good storytelling. Very sad.
  90. DoctorZack
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    There is nothing fundamentally wrong with this game (if you can call it a "game"). Visually impressive like any Sony-backed exclusive. Voice acting work is good.

    The "game" is a boring, convoluted mess of writing that provides nothing interesting to consider. Players will be hand-held and told how to think and play through the entire experience. Gameplay is a regression from the    There is nothing fundamentally wrong with this game (if you can call it a "game"). Visually impressive like any Sony-backed exclusive. Voice acting work is good.

    The "game" is a boring, convoluted mess of writing that provides nothing interesting to consider. Players will be hand-held and told how to think and play through the entire experience. Gameplay is a regression from the previous game rather than an improvement.

    Completion of this game is akin to being awarded a "Participation Trophy".    … Expand
  91. Italofix
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Started playing this game today and it's awesome so far (5 hours in) and couldn't do anything but pause it and give a first time score. When I came here and saw the reviews score, I was shocked. A 3.3 for a game like this? How can you play this game and give a such low score? I always trusted the reviews but this time it looks really fishy. I can't compare this game with anything else andStarted playing this game today and it's awesome so far (5 hours in) and couldn't do anything but pause it and give a first time score. When I came here and saw the reviews score, I was shocked. A 3.3 for a game like this? How can you play this game and give a such low score? I always trusted the reviews but this time it looks really fishy. I can't compare this game with anything else and I'm playing pretty much my entire live (Since super nintendo). 10/10 so far. Naughty dog is awesome… Expand
  92. MazelTovCcktl
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This sequel really improved on the clanky mechanics of the first and it feels to be a much more fluid gaming experience. The quality of the narrative is at the heart of this franchise, and I was disappointed with some of the deaths in the game, but this isn't a game for the weak of heart. I enjoyed playing this game and look forward to the various adaptations planned.
  93. AndyTGT
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very emotional and very well made. Joel's death was very unfortunate and i think it made me very disappointed but I am okay with the ending. Good game. Recommend it.… Expand
  94. sungm2n
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I know a lot of people don’t like this game. I must be some weirdo because I like it.
  95. IsamaelValerius
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The game gifts an unlikeable character that only proves how a potentially good story can be burdened with cheap shock value and the death of beloved characters, yes the game was divisive, between the people who loved the first game and the paid reviewers from the specialized media, too bad we can’t kill the self insert of you-know-who
  96. Tikuros
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing work, just like the first one was. All the bigot haters review bombing this game can do me a solid and choke on their foaming saliva...
  97. Comse
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Truly disappointing story. Rated 3/10 for the people who worked hard on the graphics and non-story parts of the game. It's disturbing to see the massive difference between how customers and critics are rating this game. Something is rotten in the gaming industry.
  98. L2PlayJ
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    You BLEW IT Naughty Dog. Unless you have the 3rd installment of this ready to go, and we get revenge for everything that happened in this game... I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM YOU AGAIN.
  99. redphoenixtr
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The world you know is in ruins, everything is destroyed. But there is one hope, one girl, whose is immune to this virus and can start repopulatıng earth with chıldren who are immune to this virus as well. Hey this can save us! Well no, according to director Neil, this is not good enough. He decided to make our immune, only hope girl to a lesbian. First game was full of great story,The world you know is in ruins, everything is destroyed. But there is one hope, one girl, whose is immune to this virus and can start repopulatıng earth with chıldren who are immune to this virus as well. Hey this can save us! Well no, according to director Neil, this is not good enough. He decided to make our immune, only hope girl to a lesbian. First game was full of great story, details, characters. Now our dude Neil abandon everything and aim for one thing. Pleasing LGBT community. This game has one purpose and its about putting unnecessary LGBT propaganda into every corner of the game. No than you. I am not against LGBT rights but i will not stand and do nothing when political correctness comes for my favourite games. Go seek your shelter at netflix.… Expand
  100. TheJoker2001
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The story is absolutely atrocious. The way they treat beloved characters is just offensive. Don't buy this game!
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  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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