The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. thorstochter
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Druckman said the story is about hate and revenge, to me it is a story about forgivness or the missed chance to forgive and the realization that allowing grief to is a way to heal . Ellie is angry not only because she is driven by revenge but also because she wasn't able to properly forgive Joel before he died. So she wasn't able to properly grieve and let hate drive her.
    The story is awesome and multiayered and even though I was hesistant to play Abby in the beginning I came to like her and feel empathy towards her.
    Killing her in the end would not have made Ellie satisfied, but forgiving did!
    The game gave me everything I hoped for in a game: Anticipation, tension, fear, humor, sadness, every now and then horror and in the end it doesn't let you go and gives you something to think about.    … Expand
  2. Finalsquall
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece of a game. You have to play it twice to truely appreciate the Story and how in-depth it is. Game play is intuitive as improves on the game machanics of the original. Abby is a great addition, once you get used to her. Great supporting cast as well. Music is amazing.… Expand
  3. Mellow899
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I really liked the game, not many understood the message that the game wanted to send, but in my opinion the game is phenomenal!
  4. DamnMoco
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    To be honest this is one of the best game i have ever played in this generation, i respect the way naughty dog handled this story because they tried doing something diferent to what people are most commonly used to see, they made some risky choices, and in my opinion it was worth the wait. Amazing story, the most visually astounding game i have ever played, emotionally affective, i cried iTo be honest this is one of the best game i have ever played in this generation, i respect the way naughty dog handled this story because they tried doing something diferent to what people are most commonly used to see, they made some risky choices, and in my opinion it was worth the wait. Amazing story, the most visually astounding game i have ever played, emotionally affective, i cried i got mad and when something makes you feel all kinds of emotion, that means that it is a great game, still not better than the first, i do consider this game a Masterpiece.… Expand
  5. Glauka
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Pues a mí me ha encantado. La empatía, la narrativa... Entiendo que cree bandos, pero es precisamente lo que lo hace una genialidad. Ha arriesgado y para mí, es top
  6. what_a_guy
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved this game, what a roller coaster of emotions! Fantastic narrative and the characters were awesome!
  7. Minhtu0105yepp
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The game is so amazing . The plot . The game play . The music . Everything is so perfect . Some people think that TLOU is better than TLOU2 but i find each of them have its own interests
  8. Nanabanana
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This story broke my heart but in a positive way. It tells there are no heroes, just people, and how devastating can revenge be. I loved both Ellie and Abby. I guess creators achieved their goal. It's not the game we expected and not the game most people wanted, but I love it in any way. Gameplay, story, graphics and even the ending which left me in tears!
  9. RhysM
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Loved it. Not sure why the negativity from the community. I loved the ending, it was truely emotional and had a tear in my eye. A game that if you were a fan of the last of us you should definetly pick up.
  10. sen203
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II approaches the topics of revenge, reflection and change whole-heartedly in it’s risk-taking but emotionally-poignant story. Through-out it’s 20-30 hour run time, the game continually asks the player to reflect on Ellie and Joel’s actions, questioning whether they were justified and to look at events from different perspectives.

    The game tells of a story of Ellie    The Last of Us Part II approaches the topics of revenge, reflection and change whole-heartedly in it’s risk-taking but emotionally-poignant story. Through-out it’s 20-30 hour run time, the game continually asks the player to reflect on Ellie and Joel’s actions, questioning whether they were justified and to look at events from different perspectives.

    The game tells of a story of Ellie looking for revenge as she makes her way through Seattle. Joined by companions and friends, Jesse and Dina, she seeks to right a wrong in this harsh and unforgiving world. As the story progresses, the player begins to unravel the complex relationship Ellie has with Joel about the lie Joel tells Ellie about the firefly hospital, and the justifications of one’s actions.

    The Last of Us Part II’s ideas on the morality of this revenge quest bleed into the players’ actions as the game progresses. Navigating through Seattle, Ellie kills hundreds of people in her quest for revenge. When killing enemies you may sometimes hear an enemy yell out a “Claire!” or a “Nate!”, indicating that the NPC you just killed had been a person in this world. For myself, this made me question, “Was this necessary for Ellie to do?”. Deepening the immersion into a world is what Naughty Dog excels at.

    With the upgrade in hardware from the original release of The Last of Us on the PS3, to the The Last of Us Part II on the PS4, the graphical upgrade was inevitable. As with the first game, Part II pushes the limit of the system it resides on. Beautifully rendered character models come alive with performances in motion capture, complete with all the fidgets and quirks of real people and highly-detailed environments bordering on realistic, capped with great visual and sound effects, as well as a top of the shelf soundtrack to complete the whole package.

    Part II raises the bar for excellent environmental storytelling that the first game had set for itself. In a more open design of levels, exploring the overgrown streets and abandoned buildings has allowed the player to imagine what once was before the outbreak. The game also uses the environment to lay the foundation for the two main factions present in Seattle; The Washington Liberation Front and the Seraphites, establishing iconographies and telling stories of conflict between the two, competently showcasing a world that feels grounded and lived in.

    Gameplay in The Last of Us Part II isn’t fundamentally different to in the first installment, but it does improve on it overall. Stealth and being smarter with the resources is still highly rewarded but as with the change in playable character does come a change in the pace and fluidity of encounters. Ellie is both smaller and more agile than Joel, which in turn, introduces different ways she can handle situations, such as hiding in spots Joel could not reach. This makes for a familiar yet fresh experience.

    Naughty Dog has made one of if not the most accessible games for players with disabilities. With over 60 accessibility options, the game has options for blind and low-vision players, fine motor hearing and deaf players as well as players with motor related accessibility options. Often looked over in other games, Naughty Dog has taken the time to add options other game developers disregard.

    The Last of Us Part II delivers a great sequel to one of the masterpieces of video games as a whole. It continues to deliver a deeply personal, emotional and engaging story in an amazingly-detailed world filled with well-written characters. A good story stays with you after you put down the controller and this is no exception. It is a must play.    … Expand
  11. SirRectum
    Jul 3, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game had me fooled from the beginning, I managed to avoid any and all spoilers and preordered the thing. That was my first mistake.

    My second mistake was somehow believing that the trailers they presented of the game would actually
    would be happening in the game with minor alterations,

    I thought I would be playing as one of the main characters from the first game, just like they said before launch.

    I started to play the game and from the beginning I felt something was off, the atmosphere was a bit off and I couldnt connect with any of the characters, even the old ones. Around two hours in and the thing happened and I was shocked and appalled not because it happened but how out of character abrupt the whole situation was, it felt rushed.

    I carried on playing and tried to get a grip of the story, but around five hours in I became bored.
    I understood the point of the game, but the acting felt forced and of lacking any impact apart from shock value.

    I guess I should have voted with my wallet and returned the game to the shop, but they would not
    accept refund.

    4/10    … Expand
  12. SpiderMatt
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Incredibly good sequel, improves on the original in every single way. I understand some not enjoying the story, but I thought it was very compelling despite a few awkward scenes, and dialogue. The gameplay is indisputably a massive improvement over the first, along with it's graphics.
  13. MiskuRisa
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    Прошёл и с уверенностью могу сказать, что игра не заслуживает такой плохой оценки.
  14. Lucky29
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Это просто великолепная игра и она не заслуживает такой низкой оценки от малолетних придурков, которые занизили оценку из-за ЛГБТ, смерти Джоэла и т.д.
    Низкий поклон Нилу Дракману
  15. MAtin1380_
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game shows us that game making its like movie making an art and Neil Druckmann is one of the best game directors ever and an excellent artist.You just need to take a look at his shots in this game even the main menu looks fantastic if you care about these stuff you would absolutely enjoy this game. On the other hand gameplay is impressive you can do whatever you want in this gameThis game shows us that game making its like movie making an art and Neil Druckmann is one of the best game directors ever and an excellent artist.You just need to take a look at his shots in this game even the main menu looks fantastic if you care about these stuff you would absolutely enjoy this game. On the other hand gameplay is impressive you can do whatever you want in this game crafting and upgrading is improved specially in gun customization system is very satisfying.sound and audio is one of the best you can find in video games.gameplay is improved and you must try it prone and jump system took the game into a new level and the puzzles that are in the game are like resident evil series There are more types of infecteds in the game gunplay and there's a wide variety of finishers throughout the game.To sum up I must say you have to play this game for sure you might not like the story at the beginning because if something that will happen but the story is very emotional and there are sometimes you will cry or you will get angry there's a whole new guitar playing system which is so much fun and satisfying… Expand
  16. Veronicaaveline
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent story, graphics, soundtrack, Game of the year.
    Story is very touching and made me feel exactly what characters were feeling.
  17. Ori_
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    It's a masterclass in storytelling.
    It is a very challenging story that is designed to make you feel conflicted - and you really need an open mind, but highly rewarding if you can allow yourself to enjoy it. The reason so many people are upset is that they didn't get the safe fan-fiction story they wanted. This is a story about empathy and dealing with loss in a hopeless world. (first one    It's a masterclass in storytelling.
    It is a very challenging story that is designed to make you feel conflicted - and you really need an open mind, but highly rewarding if you can allow yourself to enjoy it. The reason so many people are upset is that they didn't get the safe fan-fiction story they wanted. This is a story about empathy and dealing with loss in a hopeless world. (first one was about finding love in a hopeless world, so by nature, it was much easier to swallow.) - If you want just another Joel and Ellie traveling adventure with a Hollywood ending, you are gonna be disappointed. If you want some Tarantino revenge tale, you'll be disappointed. Even though I didn't love it as much as the first one, I can't stop thinking about this one, and I really hope the artists behind this are not discouraged by the bad reviews - we need more of bold, brave stories like this that don't play safe and pander to audiences just to make money.    … Expand
  18. ArturoBG9
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Fresco y excelente como el primer título. Es un título de una duración bastante razonable que te atrapa en cada momento, un juego bastante melancólico que, si amaste el primer título no cabe duda que te hará llorar unas cuantas veces
  19. ELKakaz
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Actually, I like the game and the story, it's like a radiohead song, beautiful and depressive
  20. Carlosfcg98
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte, valio la pena cada segundo. Este es uno de los juegos que recordare por toda mi vida. 10/10 se nota el esfuerzo y de dedicación de Naughty dog.
  21. Marcos0296
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo de 2020, a morte do Joel daquela forma com ctz foi um ponto negativo, mas duvido muito que saia algo melhor nessa geração.… Expand
  22. Ithyphallic
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Simply the best game I’ve ever played in my life! So many emotions and the gameplay fantastic. Epic in every way possible!
  23. ArashiCR
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    i'ts not a game for everyone. Careless of the fanservice and very raw (like the first one). But has so much to offer, the game doesn't stay in any of the two sides, it just tell a story, and that's something that not everybody see's. The fact that the game it's not what the comunity expect doesn't mean that the game is bad, actually it's a pretty good game with a good story. I'm givin' iti'ts not a game for everyone. Careless of the fanservice and very raw (like the first one). But has so much to offer, the game doesn't stay in any of the two sides, it just tell a story, and that's something that not everybody see's. The fact that the game it's not what the comunity expect doesn't mean that the game is bad, actually it's a pretty good game with a good story. I'm givin' it a 10 because there's no much of objectivity in the reviews with people trowing all that zeros. My real review is a 8.5.… Expand
  24. Wvillero0
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    La historia no fue como todos quisiéramos, pero sin duda es un juegazo en todos los sentidos, una auténtica obra de arte
  25. PPessoa
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with a powerful story that requires the player to abandon prejudices and take it maturely (sadly, a lot of haters weren't able to do that). The story breaks cliches that are often seen in revenge stories and Marvel-like movies, demanding a great exercise of empathy and emotional intelligence from the player.
    Graphics and gameplay are 10/10, improving on the stepping stone of    Amazing game with a powerful story that requires the player to abandon prejudices and take it maturely (sadly, a lot of haters weren't able to do that). The story breaks cliches that are often seen in revenge stories and Marvel-like movies, demanding a great exercise of empathy and emotional intelligence from the player.
    Graphics and gameplay are 10/10, improving on the stepping stone of Part I, which was already amazing on that department.    … Expand
  26. Luanmikael
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso,o único jogo q eu joguei q fez eu sentir diversas emoções diferentes ao mesmo tempo, sendo gratificante, desconsertante,tenso, belo,tudo!!isso sem falar da gameplay,q como a história do jogo, é uma obra prima,bem fluida, prático e etc.11/10
  27. Djmstagle
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The game is a masterpiece in every way, the gameplay is awesome, there are multiple ways to handle the characters, the graphics are amazing, the game has too many details that enhance the experience. The story in my opinion is the best that could have been written. It is a post-apocalyptic world where everyone lives under the same dawns and all deaths are crude and unfortunate withoutThe game is a masterpiece in every way, the gameplay is awesome, there are multiple ways to handle the characters, the graphics are amazing, the game has too many details that enhance the experience. The story in my opinion is the best that could have been written. It is a post-apocalyptic world where everyone lives under the same dawns and all deaths are crude and unfortunate without exception. the story is really emotional and very different from what could be seen in any other video game or movie.… Expand
  28. femmefighter
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Greatest game I have ever played. Truly takes your breath away how beautiful the characters, worlds and story is. The story I felt was a great continuation of the first and I hope they continue with a 3rd game. Don't be deterred by the juvenile review bombers on here anyone who has played the game loved it.
  29. Bjursan
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I got nothing to complain about with this game. This sort of story is refreshing, it is actually funny to see that so many are incapable to even understand the game is not about revenge even if that is the story. I love the reflections that basically mirrors both POVs. This game resonates with me because I feel like the way this game is made,

    The only thing I would have changed, and it    I got nothing to complain about with this game. This sort of story is refreshing, it is actually funny to see that so many are incapable to even understand the game is not about revenge even if that is the story. I love the reflections that basically mirrors both POVs. This game resonates with me because I feel like the way this game is made,

    The only thing I would have changed, and it is not even that much of a trouble to remove it from a 10/10 rating, it is that the scenes should have been rearranged with less cut scenes. But keeping some of them for sure. Like the one that reveals what this game was actually about.    … Expand
  30. TeS_KoreN
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Para ser totalmente honesto, el hate desmerecido que recibió no se justifica con nada, es un juego totalmente pulido con una historia que se sale de lo común, no siempre los personajes pueden ser heroicos y terminar impunes, lo único que seria que se podría mejorar seria los fashbacks que son algo enredados para los que no se sincronizan la historia, pero el final me gusto y me deja conPara ser totalmente honesto, el hate desmerecido que recibió no se justifica con nada, es un juego totalmente pulido con una historia que se sale de lo común, no siempre los personajes pueden ser heroicos y terminar impunes, lo único que seria que se podría mejorar seria los fashbacks que son algo enredados para los que no se sincronizan la historia, pero el final me gusto y me deja con expectativas para quizás una expancion… Expand
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#2 Best 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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