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. Itsmiguelruiz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Sincerely, The game teaches a lot, since the acceptance to the understanding, demonstrates what we as humanity and what we can become. Naughty Dogs, He returned to be history!
  2. PaulOverdose93
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Técnicamente PERFECTO. La historia puede dividir, pero personalmente he empatizado con los personajes y la evolución que van sufriendo durante la trama.Me gusta como está contada, una trama madura, donde no siempre los buenos son buenos y los malos tienen porque ser malos.Sin duda uno de mis favoritos de todos los tiempos.
  3. Spence1872
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Let me preface this with the fact I have never written a game review before, but I feel like with all the extremes of opinions people are taking with this game it deserved as many legitimate opinions as possible.

    SPOILER FREE Graphics and engine - 5/5 The visual aspect of this game is a triumph. It really is beautiful to look at. The environments built in this game take the core    Let me preface this with the fact I have never written a game review before, but I feel like with all the extremes of opinions people are taking with this game it deserved as many legitimate opinions as possible.

    SPOILER FREE

    Graphics and engine - 5/5
    The visual aspect of this game is a triumph. It really is beautiful to look at. The environments built in this game take the core feel of the original and improve on it in every way. I don’t think the PS4 is capable of producing anything that sustains this level of detail and beauty through gameplay and the “cutscenes”. I say “Cutscenes” because more akin to God of War these feel like an extension of the gameplay rather than the originals hard cuts to animated filmThe way objects interact is also a feat, with ropes of particular note.

    TLDR: The game is beautiful, and probably the most beautiful the PS4 is capable of.

    Gameplay - 4.5/5
    The gameplay is the same as the first game with a few fleshed out aspects. There are more stealth options than there was, and they allow for a bit more variety on how to deal with situations. The gunplay is solid, an iterative improvement over the original game, but enough polish to make it fresh-ish. Most aspects of gameplay were used sparingly so didn’t get repetitive. I did feel like the gunplay sections were a little on the long side and over the course of my 25-hour playthrough it did get repetitive. Personally, id have like them a little shorter between cutscene sections and set pieces, but I’m sure some people would them complain it was just an interactive movie. Can’t win!

    TLDR: Much the same as game one, with added polish and mechanics. Sometimes repetitive due to game runtime.

    Story - 4.5/5
    Ah, the story. The big divide. The controversy, the hatred.

    Me? I loved it. Don’t get me wrong, there are a couple of places I rolled my eyes, and things that happen that I wish didn’t, but life isn’t roses. The events cause me to have a profound emotional response, and to me, that’s the sign of a quality story, even if it wasn’t quite how I wished it would play out. The leaks were thorough, and accurate, but in so many 1 star reviews I don’t see any mention of the story aspects which aren’t mentioned in the leaks, which in my mind are some of the key parts that gel the story together. I get peoples frustration, and if you’ve actually played and still don’t like it then fair play absolutely. I get it, but so many people might see these negative reviews and not even give the game a chance, and that’s a shame. I think the direction they took for the second half of the game (where a lot of the hatred applies) was excellently pulled off. The game makes you more aware of the repercussions of actions and while its very blunt and on the nose, I think this is a good anecdote for real life. Whether that’s what you want in your video game or not is purely personal preference.

    TLDR: Some people hate it, I loved it. Its emotional, it’s a rollercoaster, and its (in my opinion) very well written even if its not what everybody wanted.

    Conclusion
    I think the bombardment of 1 star reviews is unfair. It’s not for everyone and people are upset, but this game is a work of art. I hope that in time, when the world is a little less broken, and people are a little less toxic, more people will actually give this game a go and experience the story as it was designed to be experienced, not from some leaks.

    I personally loved the game. If you’re on the fence, give it a go, or wait till the inevitable price drops then have a go. It has its flaws, and it’s a very love it or hate it story it seems, so find out for yourself.

    Finally, if you are one of the people who hate it, refuse to play it, and reply to every tweet from Neil Druckmann or anyone else involved with the game or any tweet mentioning the game with absolute toxic hate. Go do the world a favour and grow up. You might be old enough to play the game physically, but I’m damn sure you’re not old enough mentally.    … Expand
  4. MrHonda
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game is good. The story is sad, but the gameplay is awesome. I recommend it, hope there is PART 3
  5. rasskazov
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us — гениальное произведение в двух частях (на самом деле в четырёх) современного искусства. Уже давно никто не умеет так в кино и, поразительно, что такое удалось сделать в видеоигре. Я впечатлён и задет до глубины души/ Спасибо, что существуют такие смелые режиссёры, которые позволяют испытать такой неповторимый опыт. Как бы он ни был неприятен, но мы играем специально, чтобыThe Last of Us — гениальное произведение в двух частях (на самом деле в четырёх) современного искусства. Уже давно никто не умеет так в кино и, поразительно, что такое удалось сделать в видеоигре. Я впечатлён и задет до глубины души/ Спасибо, что существуют такие смелые режиссёры, которые позволяют испытать такой неповторимый опыт. Как бы он ни был неприятен, но мы играем специально, чтобы испытать то, чего нет в реальной нашей жизни.… Expand
  6. Wccesar
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é inacreditável de ótimo. Nota 100 digno de Got. Narrativa bem elaborada
  7. reddpanda
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog made a masterpiece that is not for everyone. We are living in a world full of homophobia and right-wing extremists that only wants the typical American hero. But Naughty Dog delivers us a game experience more realistic and raw in every way possible. It is cruel, it is cold and it is brutal. Ignore the bad critics if you are looking for the game of the generation. If you areNaughty Dog made a masterpiece that is not for everyone. We are living in a world full of homophobia and right-wing extremists that only wants the typical American hero. But Naughty Dog delivers us a game experience more realistic and raw in every way possible. It is cruel, it is cold and it is brutal. Ignore the bad critics if you are looking for the game of the generation. If you are looking for something that will support some hate ideology (anti-gay, anti-women, etc) you can forget about this game, Naughty Dog didn't make this for you. About the gameplay: Naughty Dog introduced us to some new abilities and we can play more characters than its predecessor. But what makes this game perfect is also the atmosphere. You can feel and become Ellie. Also, this game makes you think about the story, about all the decisions and you realize no one is perfect in real life, why would everyone be perfect in video games?

    Thank you Naughty Dog for this amazing experience. I will never forget this game.    … Expand
  8. Bugoker
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    People mad at this game because they loved Joel. However, I must say that this is a masterpiece.
  9. Topgun4266
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Look. People who are giving this game bad reviews are definitely people who haven't even bothered to play the game. Or people who just aren't hardcore fans of the first one like I am. But I can assure you that this game is a masterpiece. Sure it has its flaws like having to play as Abby for a majority of the game wasn't something I liked at first, but she grew on me. But just seeing EllieLook. People who are giving this game bad reviews are definitely people who haven't even bothered to play the game. Or people who just aren't hardcore fans of the first one like I am. But I can assure you that this game is a masterpiece. Sure it has its flaws like having to play as Abby for a majority of the game wasn't something I liked at first, but she grew on me. But just seeing Ellie again and gameplay is very fun and brutal! Long story short, if you REALLY care about these characters and LOVE the first game, buy this one! And you WILL NOT be disappointed!!!… Expand
  10. Thurmam
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Terrifying. And story is incredible well done to naughty dog. Masterpiece.
  11. Avsten
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing story with a good message (circle of violence). It is very emotional. Must play!
  12. Gustavojulio92
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Es el juego mas perfecto que he visto, tanto la historia, trama, ambiente, entorno, musica, personajes, jugabilidad y sobre todo los graficos.
  13. Frank313
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    NO SPOLIERS.
    Después de haberme pasado todo el juego, debo decir sin duda alguna que para mi a sido el mejor juego al que he jugado en mas de 25 años como gamer. Se dice pronto esta afirmación pero decir lo contrario seria mentir a las personas que pudieran leer esta review. Es un juego muy largo. Desde el minuto uno, es vértigo puro, adrenalina, ansiedad, miedo, temor y mucha    NO SPOLIERS.
    Después de haberme pasado todo el juego, debo decir sin duda alguna que para mi a sido el mejor juego al que he jugado en mas de 25 años como gamer. Se dice pronto esta afirmación pero decir lo contrario seria mentir a las personas que pudieran leer esta review. Es un juego muy largo. Desde el minuto uno, es vértigo puro, adrenalina, ansiedad, miedo, temor y mucha satisfacción. Es INCREÍBLE el realismo de sus escenarios, de los movimientos de npcs. Autenticamente increíble. Vale hasta el ultimo dollar de su precio. Naughty Dog lo volvió a conseguir. MUCHAS FELICIDADES A TODOS LOS DESARROLLADORES QUE HICIERON POSIBLE ESTA OBRA MAESTRA. GRACIAS Naughty Dog.    … Expand
  14. so_brr
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    мне понравилось, игры получилась отличная
  15. Fmarques
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    If you are set to hate this without playing, don't play it, walk away NOW. Play this if you are willing to have a conversation about loss, violence and revenge, no matter what you think of it in the end, you will think about it, a lot. . The game is food for thought. The gameplay is about stealth and evasion, ammo is scarce, exploration is encouraged. The graphics are incredible and theIf you are set to hate this without playing, don't play it, walk away NOW. Play this if you are willing to have a conversation about loss, violence and revenge, no matter what you think of it in the end, you will think about it, a lot. . The game is food for thought. The gameplay is about stealth and evasion, ammo is scarce, exploration is encouraged. The graphics are incredible and the soundtrack is perfect. A masterpiece in my opinion.
    Don't play if you dislike lots of cutscenes and slow character development.    … Expand
  16. ItsMith_22
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its an almost perfect game. Most people are upset because they killed Joel, but thats not the point. Everyone can die in TLoU universe because they are not superhuman. Joel and Tommy made a mistake and that costed Joels life. Its hard, and it made me cry, but happens.

    Most people say that they would preffer just another TLoU with Joel and Ellie being happy. Thats not TLoU and it never was. If you want that, write fanfic. They told the story they wanted to tell and its a sad and depressing story, but that doesnt make it worse.

    Lastly, f*ck those comments talking about a political agenda, lgbt agenda or any kind of agenda. You are just homophobic an transphobic, get over it.    … Expand
  17. Trastorillo
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I played from Horizon Zero Dawn. Dont pay attention to all those homophobic simple people complaining. Love the story, felt so many emotions, characters are not stereotipes at all, graphics are crazy, and im willing to play again.
    Buy it even if u are homophobic, everyone needs the chance to evolve, so play it anyway.
  18. GoncaloSilva25
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have no words to describe what I felt with one of the best experiences of my life.
    I can understand the criticisms regarding Joel's death, regarding the fact that Joel trusted a stranger. But they have to admit that the story is on another level ... The message of the story is incredible, how revenge ended up ruining his life and ended up destroying the only thing that joel left him (playing the guitar).
    Again, the soundtrack is something perfect and that fits every moment of the game.    … Expand
  19. KleberTR
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Sensational gameplay, great graphics, incredible gameplay and good story is a strong contender and possible winner of the Game of the Year
  20. Flyleaf
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, it's one of the best games I ever played. The game design, combat system and the story are up there. Definitely don't deserve the hate it's getting right now
  21. Ireviewgamezz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Please ignore the negative reviews. This game is outstanding. The negative reviews are all there because the story is controversial - but it drives the entire game, and if, like me, you don't let video characters emotionally control you to an alarming level where I would consider going to therapy - it's not bad at all. In fact it's great. And the gameplay is great fun too. Doesn't deservePlease ignore the negative reviews. This game is outstanding. The negative reviews are all there because the story is controversial - but it drives the entire game, and if, like me, you don't let video characters emotionally control you to an alarming level where I would consider going to therapy - it's not bad at all. In fact it's great. And the gameplay is great fun too. Doesn't deserve any less than a 10 - as an experience around 30 hours long it's beaut.… Expand
  22. Sns89
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    this game is painfully uncomfortable, polished, detailed, well acted. The overarching theme is a downgrade from the first game, but still I unapologetically love it
  23. elyas42
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    When Druckmann said that the game was going to be divisive he wasn't kidding but hey it's common to every great piece of art ! When people will stop to talk about what they don't know (how to write a story and how to use a medium to it's full potential to convey a story) maybe they'll start to enjoy the game. Sorry for bad english and love y'all !
  24. David03
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    muitoooooooo bom
    faz as pessoas sentirem 1 turbilhão de sentimentos
    toda a gente devia poder jogar para terem a mesma sensação q eu
  25. Shuapato
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is literally amazing in every way, it deserves the 10/10 just for its visuals... Outstanding. Personally, I loved the story, so my recomendation would be to go in with an open mind, and accept whatever turn the game takes, as it will be further developed in the story.
    No, there aren´t plot holes, and no, there is not bad writing. Killing off your favourite character who    This game is literally amazing in every way, it deserves the 10/10 just for its visuals... Outstanding. Personally, I loved the story, so my recomendation would be to go in with an open mind, and accept whatever turn the game takes, as it will be further developed in the story.
    No, there aren´t plot holes, and no, there is not bad writing. Killing off your favourite character who LITERALLY was an a-hole doesn´t mean the game is poor.    … Expand
  26. Evillord001
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a milestone for me. Yes, the story is not particularly extensive, but neither is it supposed to. The game grabs you at a certain point by the balls and it is uncomfortable to continue playing. This is intentional and brings a (deliberately predictable) twist that not many developers dare.
    I can imagine that many of the mainstream gamers will not be able to cope with this    This game is a milestone for me. Yes, the story is not particularly extensive, but neither is it supposed to. The game grabs you at a certain point by the balls and it is uncomfortable to continue playing. This is intentional and brings a (deliberately predictable) twist that not many developers dare.
    I can imagine that many of the mainstream gamers will not be able to cope with this maybe unusual kind of narrative, since this game is marketed as a mainstream game and many may feel cheated. For me, the medium game is well used here because what this game does with you would not work so well with any other medium. The game should be rated for what it wants to represent and it does it perfectly. Tetris is also a good game, but nobody would rate Tetris bad for its simple graphics. Unfortunately, that's exactly what people with TLOU do. The game is about hate that gets out of control at some point the more you indulge in it. Everyone who leaves a hate rating here does exactly what the game describes. It is a kind of mirror of our all-destructive society. Constructive criticism is important and always appropriate. What is done here with TLOU is simply not fair. Every gamer will benefit from this game because, as already mentioned, it is the new reference in terms of staging and other developers want to measure themselves against it. Have a nice day.

    Sorry for my bad english that job did google for me.    … Expand
  27. zis_nk
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Best!!!! 10/10 Only)
    Haters 《========================================8
  28. Simus1123
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game has revolutionized the way we experience a video game. We will talk about this game for a long time for it's outstanding graphics, top level gameplay and controversial choices in the story. Whether you like it or not, you can't deny how well directed this game has been. It's the first time that I see real and brutal consequences on my actions. It made me doubt about if I'm theThis game has revolutionized the way we experience a video game. We will talk about this game for a long time for it's outstanding graphics, top level gameplay and controversial choices in the story. Whether you like it or not, you can't deny how well directed this game has been. It's the first time that I see real and brutal consequences on my actions. It made me doubt about if I'm the antagonist or the protagonist in the story. Every time I killed someone, I could here him scream and his friends yelling his name. Hands down one of the best video game and I'm confident to say it is as good or even better than the first.

    I highly recommend that you play the entire story before giving your opinion and be open minded. Trust me, it is worth it. There are tough moments that will make you feel uncomfortable, but necessary to make you realize how brutal in real life humans can be.    … Expand
  29. Aurtencity
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    It’s definitely really tough at times and can be very emotional throughout the game. Rage, Hate, and forgiveness are the themes that echo throughout you when you play this game. It’s gorgeous and has some of the best stealth action gameplay to date. The story is incredibly dark, but truly amazing. This game is a rough one that I see dividing many people, but for me this game built upon theIt’s definitely really tough at times and can be very emotional throughout the game. Rage, Hate, and forgiveness are the themes that echo throughout you when you play this game. It’s gorgeous and has some of the best stealth action gameplay to date. The story is incredibly dark, but truly amazing. This game is a rough one that I see dividing many people, but for me this game built upon the first and told me a story I will never forget.… Expand
  30. Noctis26
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game is a masterpiece a rollercoaster ride with Lot's of emotion and yes it doesn't mean when all heroes fall the game is bad no! Its great game 10/10 for me!
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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Metascore
93

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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