The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. RazukaSun
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    I am against LGBT people, because I didn't like the game and I returned the money.
  2. unknowndef
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Неутешительный сюжет и игровой опыт. NaughtyDog действительно знает, как добавить PR-теги в игру, но в конце концов, по-прежнему важно качество игры и сюжетная линия.
  3. Bormotos
    May 3, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst Sony exclusive and the worst sequel. The realities of modern times have done their job. The game is a blatant 'rainbow' misunderstanding. Shameful!… Expand
  4. Vovan8688
    Oct 20, 2021
    2
    Никакого прорыва нет. Сплошные гендерные твисты, от которых к середине игры уже начинает тошнить.
  5. Baffli
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. говно говно говно говно говно говно говно говно говно говно говно говно говно говно...… Expand
  6. CynicalRacc
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    Words cannot describe how immensely disappointed I am. ND have built up a reputation of being one of the top game developers and to see them do this to their most beloved franchise to push a message is really sad.

    The gameplay is nothing new, it's decent and serviceable at best, the inclusion of a jump button was completely pointless but I guess it's better than nothing. Combat is    Words cannot describe how immensely disappointed I am. ND have built up a reputation of being one of the top game developers and to see them do this to their most beloved franchise to push a message is really sad.

    The gameplay is nothing new, it's decent and serviceable at best, the inclusion of a jump button was completely pointless but I guess it's better than nothing. Combat is practically the same from the first, stealth is basically the same with the new mechanic of being able to go prone, it's the same deal with the jump button it didn't need to be there.
    From what I recall there are only 2 new enemy types. Dogs and Shamblers. Both are easy to deal with. Dogs can pick up your scent which is cool I guess but it's easily avoidable. Place a mine behind you and the dog is practically dealt with.
    Just throw molotovs, mines or whatever you can at Shamblers and pump them full of lead. There's no real strategy other than shoot it until it's dead. It's AOE attacks are also easily avoidable.
    Bosses in the game are absolutely boring and require the basic dodge 3 times, do a 3 hit combo and repeat.
    The puzzles don't take any brainpower to figure out and could've been left out of the game entirely. The puzzles from Spider-Man PS4 were more well implemented than this rubbish.

    Music, voice acting, graphics, accessibility and world building are incredible there's not much else I can say on those things.

    Now the story, the thing that's got people raging.
    I'm not going to spoil the ending but all you need to know is, is that the ending renders Ellie's journey pointless and a complete waste of time.
    ND deliberately made people believe a certain someone is featured prominently in the story with the marketing when in actuality what they do is pull a bait and switch. If you've already seen revenge stories before, you'll quickly understand where this one goes.
    The only characters that are likeable in this story are:
    Joel
    Tommy
    Jesse
    Alice
    Who's Alice you say? She's a dog, and the fact that I cared more about a dog that had 20 minutes screen time more than the main character speaks volumes.
    Ellie in this game is a thundering **** to her friends and her girlfriend. She makes stupid decisions, learns nothing throughout the game bar the ending, kills hundreds of people through the gameplay without remorse but when she kills someone in a cutscene she gets overwhelmed with emotions. The only time Ellie is remotely likeable is when she's in a flashback with Joel.

    Dina is boring, unfunny, annoying, like Ellie makes insanely stupid decisions, a burden. This character is the one who's the ai companion for the majority of the game. Dina doesn't hold a candle to the relationship of Joel and Ellie from the first game. Not much of the story changes if Dina wasn't in the game.

    Abby is the new character who early on in the game kills someone the player is very attached to. The writers leading up to this part deliberately made 2 characters stupid in order to progress the plot. Abby is extremely unlikable, unfunny, boring and quite frankly Abby is someone you don't want to be spending 10+ hours with, the true sin with this character is that you're forced to play as her and sympathize with her.
    The less said about Lev the better so I'll make it quick. Lev is not portrayed to have much flaws. He's arrogant, selfish, annoying and a burden. The only reason why Lev is in this game is because he's trans and the actor who plays him is trans. If Lev wasn't in this game, it would be much better and shorter since a large section if the game is dedicated to him. And it's not because he's trans, it's because his personality is so infuriating.
    Abby's group are loaded with unlikable and uninteresting characters, I'd be here all day if I talked about each one.

    ND want you to either love or hate this game. The only way ND fails is if you become indifferent to the game. Give it a "meh" score and forget it exists. If you say to ND that you are indifferent or meh or it's ok middle of the road rubbish, that'll speak volumes to them. ND are expecting you to say "I hate the story and I hate these characters" if you say the game is serviceable and quickly forget about it that would do a dent, because they have failed to get a reaction out of you.
    Don't buy this game, don't speak hate or love about it in the future, speak indifference.    … Expand
  7. Kaede393
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Finally I made up my mind.
    After scoring 4 in the beggining and falling to 0 I came up with a final score for this game after all.
    This is the worst game to be a sequel. Not only **** over the magnificent of its predecessor, but it kills its main character in almost the very beggining of the game. Joel deserve better, Ellie was a nice sidekick, not the main character, The Last of Us was    Finally I made up my mind.
    After scoring 4 in the beggining and falling to 0 I came up with a final score for this game after all.
    This is the worst game to be a sequel. Not only **** over the magnificent of its predecessor, but it kills its main character in almost the very beggining of the game. Joel deserve better, Ellie was a nice sidekick, not the main character, The Last of Us was about a man and his lost.
    I gave it 2 because it doesn't deserve better.
    Don't buy this game, is not worth your money, wait to find it for free in any giveaway or whatever    … Expand
  8. fabergiess
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Good game with poor scenario and trifling characters. Naught Dog, you had one job!:(
  9. wandcia
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    This is truly not so good, not so bad, but very good,and very bad. The game is bizarre because of script.Not contents of books,but arrangement make mistakes.
    I don't like who forcing players to understand the story,nobody likes,so director lose the best weapon in TLOU: empathy.
    I could play TLOU again and again,for TLOU2…just once.And please,no part3
  10. Joshbottons
    Nov 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely horrible, a pathetic excuse for a sequel. I decided to give it a chance and ignore the criticism and drama, but no, they’re absolutely right! Killing joel was the worst possible thing they could do, I don’t even know why I kept playing after that moment.… Expand
  11. Azagoth99
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    Okay here is my review of the game graphic are good controls are clunky and the sex scene was completely not needed and the end was not as desirable from what i have seen from the early content creator and several famous youtubers an the music is but the playing of abby is a grueling nightmare that is not need and this brings me to my final point of the game for all the trailersOkay here is my review of the game graphic are good controls are clunky and the sex scene was completely not needed and the end was not as desirable from what i have seen from the early content creator and several famous youtubers an the music is but the playing of abby is a grueling nightmare that is not need and this brings me to my final point of the game for all the trailers that have been put out there the most misleading one is the flashback of joel when it is clearly not. so i give this a 3/10 this game is not a masterpiece to its predecessor i would compare this to game of thrones season 8 and the last jedi in no way is it a comparison to tlou 1 i would compare it to the failing of ps4 title game The Order.

    And to all the people that think were bots and incels and homophobic have you ever thought that gamers don't want identity politics in there games.    … Expand
  12. TimeForHype
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game series killed off just as much as they killed any and everything they could. Graphics are nice and only about 35 minutes of actual gameplay so it's really just a **** movie. I suggest you save your money and wait for something better.
    I used to like naughty dog but I can only despise them now.    … Expand
  13. KillMeOnceMore
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    As an experienced online writer, I know spun content when I see it and there are tons of spun negative reviews clogging this page up. Literally hundreds of 'reviews' with precisely the same point of view, just using slightly different semantics? You're only kidding yourselves, guys.

    Other than that, the game's alright if you ask me; a typical Naughty Dog game - for better and worse. I    As an experienced online writer, I know spun content when I see it and there are tons of spun negative reviews clogging this page up. Literally hundreds of 'reviews' with precisely the same point of view, just using slightly different semantics? You're only kidding yourselves, guys.

    Other than that, the game's alright if you ask me; a typical Naughty Dog game - for better and worse. I don't see what all the fuss is about on either side of the coin, but there is currently a concerted and dubious campaign against it - and that's kind of embarrassing for all involved in it.    … Expand
  14. HowToNibba
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Peace of **** Joel is dead. Aa a a a a. A aaaa aa a a a a a a a aa adjsjsk… Expand
  15. Sizuhg
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Developers forced to work overtime in order to create what their politically radical and sadistic director considers as realistic" - bull***t. It is more than clear that Neil Druckmann and his creative team truly managed to convey some important aspects of our society in a way that nobody expected, but should be greatful for. To be more exact, here is an example - the players received an idea of what having to deal with SJW feels like. I mean, I took an inportant lesson, which I would have rather learnt the hard way - muscular transgenders are already among us, waiting to bash some faces off with a golf stick, so be aware and try to avoid them. Also, graphics look immaculate. To summarize it all, I am thankful for the long-waited end of the series, for the inflicted pain, which quite frankly was bad pain and, of course, for traumatising me and the other players with the wonderful "realism" of a social extremist's mindset. Can not believe that studio like Naughty Dog has fallen slave to such meager standards and debaucherous dreams of a social activists' agenda arse-licking leader.… Expand
  16. Atef22
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Disappointed Story !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not worth it
  17. Marko2509
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decepción! Me decepcionó demasiado el juego y no me gusto la muerte que tuvo Joel… Expand
  18. Zjuzzz
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad game, questionable and forced decisions, Joel dying that way completely betrays the character that was built in the first game, who doesn't even trust his own shadow, as for the ending, Lousy.
    A search for revenge, with no revenge at the end    … Expand
  19. ah1351
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Utter garbage. Keep politics out of the video games. People buy and play games to have fun, not to be reminded of real-life BS.
  20. Noffky
    Feb 28, 2021
    0
    The only thing that pulls out the game is Joel, you are already familiar with him from the 1st part and are imbued with this hero. The rest of the game are just pieces of texture, not a soul, not a story. Everything that causes emotions in this game is taken from the 1st part. The very thing is complete ****
  21. sa674
    Mar 13, 2021
    2
    It’s a different game from part one, not bad overall however no justification for delaying this game that long
  22. Caladwennyr
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Is not absolutely possible to compare with the first one....it's a shame even because in 2020 could was one of the best for ps4 and the homosexuality is useless for push a game in the shop.....we need a different type of idea in a game
  23. HairyHoff
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Been playing Naughty Dogs games since they began and have loved many especially the Uncharted series and TLOU. This was a game that was a no brainer that I was going to get Day 1 before seeing the leaks of the awful story, horribly misleading media and the criminal attacks on Youtubers by Sony/Naughty Dog. The antiquated game play, bland level design and grey world are not saved by goodBeen playing Naughty Dogs games since they began and have loved many especially the Uncharted series and TLOU. This was a game that was a no brainer that I was going to get Day 1 before seeing the leaks of the awful story, horribly misleading media and the criminal attacks on Youtubers by Sony/Naughty Dog. The antiquated game play, bland level design and grey world are not saved by good graphics, all AAA games are expected to have these. A game to wipe from my memory.… Expand
  24. CitizenNoob
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Horrible game; horrible story , some people should be ashamed to sell such horrendous game
  25. TerroKot
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    The most overrated game this generation..
    I waited 7 years to play this
    And they gave me a horrible intro and **** ending
    DO NOT BUY.
  26. MrWendigo22
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Para esto espere dese 2016???
  27. Jrad38
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why did they f up by getting rid of a important character like that?......................ugh… Expand
  28. angelVM
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** you Neil!! The joel's dead is stupid, he would be, the perfect star in This game.… Expand
  29. blersito
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    El juego no es tan malo como lo están poniendo, y no es cuestión de que Ellie sea lesbiana o que haya una escena de sexo gay. Tlou2 son gráficos bonitos y poco más. A las tres ejecuciones sigilosas te cansas de ellas ya que son siempre iguales, Dina no aporta NADA y el juego no para de intentar que sientas lástima en algunas situaciones por ella cuando no empatizas nada. Lo de Joel esEl juego no es tan malo como lo están poniendo, y no es cuestión de que Ellie sea lesbiana o que haya una escena de sexo gay. Tlou2 son gráficos bonitos y poco más. A las tres ejecuciones sigilosas te cansas de ellas ya que son siempre iguales, Dina no aporta NADA y el juego no para de intentar que sientas lástima en algunas situaciones por ella cuando no empatizas nada. Lo de Joel es directamente para dejar de jugar al juego inmediatamente y el final ya es de risa. Buenas escenas cinemáticas como era de esperar, escenarios cuidados y la banda sonora brutal, pero el combate y la IA de los enemigos es muy pobre, por no hablar de algún que otro bug y fallo de texturas, aunque nada destacable.… Expand
  30. Benzeok
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, this is the most confusing game I've ever played, not because the story is complicated or not clear, the game simply left me not knowing what to feel, I loved some parts of it but I absolutely hated a lot also, the game play is mildly fun but it's not a huge innovation from the first game, and it isn't very diverse, but the problem of this game is not the game play, is the **** up parts of the story. The game lets Abby get away with all that she did but the main character just loses everything and just makes you feel totally hopeless in the end it's not a fitting or fair ending for Ellie because it basically reduces everything you did to nothing, even if the lesson it tries to teach is that "revenge is bad" but it does so in a way that feels so void and stupid, the game constantly expects you to feel something for the people that **** murdered Joel, and it is so absurd, I found myself laughing whenever one of Abby's friends were killed (I lol so hard when Manny gets shot). The whole Part where you control Abby could be put in a different game or a Dlc that had no connection to the main story because its so pointless when it tries to make you care about characters that you will probably hate in the first hour of the story . And if that wasn't enough then the game expects you to fight ellie using a character that don't care about, I literally let myself die to ellie several times expecting that would just trigger the end of the game but it is simply hell bent in making ellie suffer. And as if that wasn't enough the game then robs you of the choice to see Ellie's revenge through and it just forces you to forgive the girl that killed Joel and expects you to be sad about it instead of furious, they couldn't even let us have a choice and it shoves into you the "moraly correct thing to do" as if we hadn't done all this horrible **** throughout the whole game. It would be better that we forget the story of this game ever happened and just imagine a better life for the characters we grew to love in the first game, Joel and Ellie deserved better.… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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