The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Jaymo85
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing game - ignore the hate and try to avoid any spoilers. Very familiar game mechanics from the original with welcome additions and tweaks. There’s surprising character development that makes you re-evaluate what’s happening. Best game I’ve played in a long time.
  2. bitma
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Классная игра, те кто говорят про пропаганду, ее почти нет, она только в начале игры, и то, не такая как в каком нибудь ассасине или фар крае, и про ЭЛЛИ ЛИЗБИЯНКУ, она была такой в дополнении, до волны всей этой толерастии
  3. DarthLangas
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Jogo espetacular! Foi uma experiência como "Menina de Ouro" no cinema, acontecendo no mundo dos games. Uma história profunda, com personagens marcantes que desperta várias emoções como nunca senti antes jogando um game. Sem dúvida uma experiência singular que me fez ficar refletindo após finalizar o jogo durante algumas semanas. O número de vídeos, tributos e conteúdo do game na internetJogo espetacular! Foi uma experiência como "Menina de Ouro" no cinema, acontecendo no mundo dos games. Uma história profunda, com personagens marcantes que desperta várias emoções como nunca senti antes jogando um game. Sem dúvida uma experiência singular que me fez ficar refletindo após finalizar o jogo durante algumas semanas. O número de vídeos, tributos e conteúdo do game na internet demonstra o nível de impacto gerado. Parabéns NaughtDog!… Expand
  4. abetty7954
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Exceptionally crafted, from story to graphics to the gameplay. Few issues include some pacing inconsistencies and minor gameplay mechanics here and there. Bar none, a worthy sequel to the original, which was an incredibly high bar to clear. A more accurate score would be a 9.7/10. In my opinion, it is the 2nd greatest game I’ve played in this generation, only behind Red Dead Redemption 2,Exceptionally crafted, from story to graphics to the gameplay. Few issues include some pacing inconsistencies and minor gameplay mechanics here and there. Bar none, a worthy sequel to the original, which was an incredibly high bar to clear. A more accurate score would be a 9.7/10. In my opinion, it is the 2nd greatest game I’ve played in this generation, only behind Red Dead Redemption 2, and overall a contender for one of the greatest and most significant games of our time. Thank you, Naughty Dog.… Expand
  5. CarlosESierra
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente apartado gráfico y técnico; hermoso, violento, dinámico, absorbente.
    El argumento es genial, un final adecuado y hermoso para una historia por momentos horrible y tenebrosa. Cuando Ellie perdona a Abby no solo deseas que eso suceda sino que te sientes agotado de tanta violencia. Genial, me encantó y aplaudo los guionistas.    … Expand
  6. Focused
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just something else. Even though it wasn’t what I expected and the tragedy in this game hits you hard, it’s nonetheless one of the greatest games I have ever played.… Expand
  7. Dan_Killeon
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Если начать с плюсов, то можно отметить, что сценаристы смогли отлично разветвить и продолжить сценарий и показать его с разных сторон. Да, игра не подходит для фанатов The Last Of Us. Причина этому - смерть Джоэла. Я сам был очень расстроен. Но с другой стороны его смерть стала мотивацией для мести Элли, что и стало главной темой игры. Лично для меня, лучшим моментом в игре показалась её концовка. Элли, хоть и в самом конце, всё-таки поняла свою ошибку. Из минусов, я бы отметил, что первая половина игры, за исключением смерти Джоэла, была весьма скучной. После второй половины стало более динамичней и интересней. Игрой доволен, буду ждать третью часть.… Expand
  8. MYCEABD_8Mario
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Es un juego magnífico, una obra maestra en todos los sentidos, artísticamente, narrativamente, en jugabilidad... Increíble
  9. Carton-of-milk
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game managed to make me empathise with a character that I wholeheartedly loathed for 10 hours or so, eventually I even liked this character. I was engaged and invested at all times. The combat was brutal and on higher difficulties can be very intense due to the scarcity of resources and ammo. The characters are (in my opinion, I know some disagree) well written and some of theThis game managed to make me empathise with a character that I wholeheartedly loathed for 10 hours or so, eventually I even liked this character. I was engaged and invested at all times. The combat was brutal and on higher difficulties can be very intense due to the scarcity of resources and ammo. The characters are (in my opinion, I know some disagree) well written and some of the flashbacks offered a much needed sense of comfort in an otherwise bleak and dark game. I highly recommend this game and hope you go into it with zero spoilers as I did.… Expand
  10. mqsgamer
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It came to break paradigms in the world of games. Okay, no one expected the game to take the proportion it did, but in the end it was amazing!! The reason they killed joel in that way was just for you to FEEL like ellie. Since the purpose of the game is to FEEL what Ellie felt. If it weren't for that, the game would fail in its proposal. TLOU is not just about Joel. it's about joel and ellie, 2 had more Joel than you think. We can see that he changed and lived the rest of his life in peace. A great tribute. In that world any person would die. What did you expect? a happy ending in a **** up world? did you want an honorable death? there is no villain or hero in this game. That would be a cliché. If you agree with Ellie's revenge then you also have to agree with Abby's revenge, after all it's the same feeling. But it's about consequences of revenge and understanding that the dark mind of the human mind can be a one-way trip. Flawless script, perfect soundtrack, ambiance, graphics. This hate is totally unfounded and childish to not understand the message that the game wanted to show, congratulations played wrong. Really was ND's most ambitious project, such a masterpiece!… Expand
  11. Saphio
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a master piece, hands down. I loved the first part, the second one rounds it up. So u say there is not enough backgroundstory to Abby? Excuse me it is enough to see why she acts the way she acts. Ellie and her revenge is kinda way the same. Only that Ellie is also the puzzlepiece to a cure, what makes her revenge "less" understandable. Especially when u see how she reacts to the truth Joel hided from her. Abby is just out wanting Ellie dead because Joel killed her father and Ellie killed her friends. So the Ending makes sense and fits in the traumata these two women have and their character-developement.

    The Gameplay, Graphic and atmosphere is outstanding. It felt like a wonderful movie with interactions to get more and more into this world. The Last Of Us 1 was something special. But Part 2 is more a developement to the first Part, if u're focused to the details of the story and just tryin to get in the head of the main characters and their behaviour. Yes also in Abbys!

    I dont accept the crunchtime-politics Naughty Dog is doing. But after all the **** u have to pay tribute and honor the hard work their employees have done over the last years. Cheerio!    … Expand
  12. marcus1874
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Outstanding gameplay and story. Was disappointed to read the reviews before I played...the game didn't disappoint though. The story hits hard, loved it.
  13. Maurice01
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game! Naughty Dog did a great work on the second part of the last of us. I played the first part and I really enjoyed it to go on zombie and bad guy hunt and adventure with Joel and Ellie. The first game was truly a master peace. The second game part II also did a great job. I really hated Abby for killing my favorite or one of my favorite character but the story needed this for Ellie to evolve her character and question herself. I think that really everybody thought the last thing they wanted to do is play with Abby and i hated her so much that i let her die a few times mode just for the satisfaction. But as the story continues i began more and more to understand her. To understand why she killed Joel. She herself isn't the pure evil and Ellie isn't the true good side either. But we love Ellie. She is one of the 2 characters we met and we fell in love with as we fell in love with the first part. I can understand people who dont like the second part but I really really love it.… Expand
  14. faryadesard
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    best game ever and belive me the last of us part 2 best game in history...❤️
  15. mahaloo
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Easily a 10/10 if you don't like this game maybe you should actually play it.
  16. Ing_GGRM
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Excelent experience playing the game!
    Amazing graphics, controls, dynamics and interactivity.
    The whole history is really interesting and cool, the autors knew how to involve my heart and mind over and over!!!
  17. Gerfy
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    I would like to thank the creators for their work. This is great. Including history. The script writer delivered what he wanted no matter what. The story is exciting and impressive. The plot will cause resentment in many, but as for me, this is exactly what you need. Complex and unbearably difficult denouement of the fates of our favorite heroes. Sleepless nights are guaranteed.
  18. Elldude
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    The game is a story telling masterpiece, had my blubbing like a baby throughout. I imagine only reason it’s being panned is the reviewers are homophobes. Greatest graphics this generation, hard hitting combat, interesting exploration, impeccable atmosphere, genuinely scary at times & some of the greatest story telling you’ll find in gaming. 10/10.
  19. pharmakotriftis
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This has been one of the best if not simply the best game i have ever played. I am not going to go into specifics and i hope that anyone who plays it can enjoy it without knowing any story details. All i am going to say is that it is a roller coaster of excitment, horror, shock, awe and emotions. Never have i felt like that for video games characters, never have i shared their pain, theirThis has been one of the best if not simply the best game i have ever played. I am not going to go into specifics and i hope that anyone who plays it can enjoy it without knowing any story details. All i am going to say is that it is a roller coaster of excitment, horror, shock, awe and emotions. Never have i felt like that for video games characters, never have i shared their pain, their sorrow, their regrets like i have in this game.
    This is the evolution of story telling, a pure work of art and i am affraid that it will be a long time before i experience another game like it.
    Lastly i need to mention the amazing motion capture that takes place. It's so easy to forget that you are watching animation and instead believe that these are real breathing people in front of your eyes. It will be hard to go back to the generic facial animation of almost every other game out there.
    For me, The Last of us, part 2, is the next generation of gaming    … Expand
  20. dundunchen
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I have ever played. This emotional intensive part II really brings this great franchise to a whole new level (Joel and Ellie fighting some bad guys might be the story that some fans want, but it would be a quite stale sequel in my opinion). I am glad Naught Dog shows players a story from different prospective instead of defending joel. I appreciate the courage of theOne of the best game I have ever played. This emotional intensive part II really brings this great franchise to a whole new level (Joel and Ellie fighting some bad guys might be the story that some fans want, but it would be a quite stale sequel in my opinion). I am glad Naught Dog shows players a story from different prospective instead of defending joel. I appreciate the courage of the team for making such a controversial game. Hope time will tell the people how great this game is. Really looking forward to the part III.… Expand
  21. indotoonster
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog successfully pushes the envelope on games as a narrative medium further than anyone has done before. While perspective shifts are a common trick in movies and games, rarely has it been done so effectively and impactfully as in this game. Hands down the story is the best part of this game. Everything just makes complete sense in the context of the game's universe and how eventsNaughty Dog successfully pushes the envelope on games as a narrative medium further than anyone has done before. While perspective shifts are a common trick in movies and games, rarely has it been done so effectively and impactfully as in this game. Hands down the story is the best part of this game. Everything just makes complete sense in the context of the game's universe and how events unfold.

    Arguably it is actually on the gameplay mechanics front that I am a bit disappointed -- it is still functionally identical to TLoU1, whereas the trailers and previews suggested there was a lot more tension and smart enemy AI. In reality I am still able to very slowly and deliberately stealth my way through some levels, picking enemies off one-by-one. This suits my play style, but I was hoping for more changes on this front. I will be trying it on Survivor+ to see if that changes things.    … Expand
  22. LeBron121
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    A chef d'oeuvre of video game history. Period. This game made you think again about your ethic life.
  23. Yunnes
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    With a very rich story. Twists everytime! A fantastic carachter development, you really understant why The things happens. Incredible game. A must play! Forget about The haters and travel togheter this game!
  24. kingzafronmx
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    I understand how people are passionate about the game. To be honest though this game is one of the few games that will make you have a roller coaster of emotions. It will make you love it and hate it and in the end it makes it a masterpiece.
  25. ColonMcPort
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many people began to crap on the game without playing it themselves, hence the 5/10 rating. But after beating the game I would say this sequel is everything a fanboy such as myself could have wanted story and gameplay wise. If you enjoyed the first game I guarantee you will enjoy this sequel even more.… Expand
  26. PatCroft
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    I don't agree with all the bad reviews, this game is awesome. The story was great, and play with both Ellie and Abby was the bomb.
  27. tygoo7
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. No game has ever made me feel the way this game has. This will go down down as easily one of my all time favorites. Although a lot of people may disagree with these statements, that didn't stop me from enjoying the hell out of the 20 something hours I played.
  28. Alexkvinz
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Сложные ощущения после игры. Коридоры и постоянные лабиринты заебали. Сюжет - идеален. Реализация всяких фишек и жестокости - выше всяких похвал. Отсутствие ветки про Мать, иммунитет и развитие болезни - жирный минус. Все равно ставлю 10 в поддержку разработчикаСложные ощущения после игры. Коридоры и постоянные лабиринты заебали. Сюжет - идеален. Реализация всяких фишек и жестокости - выше всяких похвал. Отсутствие ветки про Мать, иммунитет и развитие болезни - жирный минус. Все равно ставлю 10 в поддержку разработчика
  29. Jamppe
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ”The war never changes.”

    The one sentence from Fallout that comes to mind after the credits roll for Last of us 2. It is a marvelous story with great gameplay. It tells the story in many viewpoints and you can accept it and enjoy the game(or not and give awful reviews in metacritic). In this post-apocalyptic world nothing is in black and white. All are bad based on the viewpoint. Everyone you kill is a person, and you might find them in both stories.

    One of the best stories in ages. Deal with it.    … Expand
  30. psycho8
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    This review is for anyone who's actually considering whether to buy the game or not. I'll try to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible, and try to keep it as unbiased as I can, considering the **** show which is the discussion around this game.

    I'll start with the obvious: this game has AMAZING graphics and art design, with some of the best environments in video games. It also    This review is for anyone who's actually considering whether to buy the game or not. I'll try to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible, and try to keep it as unbiased as I can, considering the **** show which is the discussion around this game.

    I'll start with the obvious: this game has AMAZING graphics and art design, with some of the best environments in video games. It also has some incredible set pieces and gameplay sections. The gameplay itself isn't anything ground breaking but it's polished to a degree that makes it stand out of the crowd by just how tense and authentic it feels. Combat is intense and desperate, feel is incredible, exploration is actually rewarding and at least for me the mixing of all these elements was done incredibly and the pacing felt correct.
    However, there were parts that overstayed their welcome. I would have maybe cut a few encounters and let the story progress a bit faster. On the other hand there are things I think there's not enough of: there is one surprisingly open area near the start that was very fun to explore and I thought it's a shame this didn't repeat again. This is something Naughty Dog had started doing in their games since Uncharted 4 and I really like this direction.
    The character animations, the acting and the writing of dialog is top-notch and in my opinion still not matched by any other game (although RDR2 and God of War come close).

    I don't think there's a lot of controversy around these points. Some people don't like the gameplay as much but it's obvious the reason this game got so many dislikes is the story, so this is what I'll address now.

    This game does some things with its narrative that take a lot of balls considering its budget. It continues an overwhelmingly praised game and does it in a way probably no one would ever think it would. This was a risky move and it shows. It was never meant to appeal to everyone. But the leaks that happened before the game came out gave people a lot of time to get angry about decisions made, without letting them experience it in the proper context. This doesn't mean people would have loved it if it wasn't for the leaks, but I think the discussion around it wasn't as toxic.
    Without any spoilers, the narrative tries to take the player through an emotional journey. This means that it can ONLY work if the player feels the emotions that the writers wanted them to feel, at the right moments. If the player is not in sync with the emotions the story wants them to feel, then the story just feels off. This means the story will probably not work very well for people who didn't play
    or didn't like the first game. This is also why the story is built in a certain way and why there are a lot of emotional manipulations done here - the story tries its hardest to make you feel the proper emotions at the right time. Some people will see these manipulations and won't like it. I don't mind them because story is always about the manipulation of emotions. That's how Pixar movies always make us cry. It's not a cheap trick, it's a tool writers use.
    I encourage anyone (who thinks they are mature enough to play this - again, this is NOT for everyone, and can be very disturbing) to give this game a try, because if you are in sync with it like I was it pays off, and you come out of it with extreme appreciation for the experience. If it doesn't, well, I did warn you... If what I said makes you worried you're not going to like it then maybe wait a bit for the price to drop.
    And at the end of all, I think this is a really polished and long single player experience, with some incredible moments, and even if the story doesn't work for you like it tried to, you can still enjoy it if you like this sort of games.
    I was thinking about giving it a 10 but I thought it might be an overreaction on my part, due to the amount of 0's it got. It did have some issues (like I said, mostly over stretching a few parts), so I went with a 9. All in all this doesn't matter, the score itself doesn't mean **** Read the review, try to see if what I said clicked with you or made you intrigued, and decide for yourself.    … Expand
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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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