The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Zakil
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Having finally completed the game, I agree with the majority of reviewers; it's a masterpiece in every front, gameplay, graphics and narrative. The game may be bleak, sad, and angry at times, but these are all human emotions, and the fact that a video game makes you go through all this is a testament to NaughtyDog's mastery in game writing and character development. There are so manyHaving finally completed the game, I agree with the majority of reviewers; it's a masterpiece in every front, gameplay, graphics and narrative. The game may be bleak, sad, and angry at times, but these are all human emotions, and the fact that a video game makes you go through all this is a testament to NaughtyDog's mastery in game writing and character development. There are so many character moments in the game to share without spoiling much of it, so let me describe one of my favourite scenes in the game. Here Ellie finds a guitar in an old abandoned building and starts playing an acoustic version of Take on Me. It's a stark contrast to all the terrors you just endured in post-apocalyptic Seattle.

    If you ever find the time, I would highly recommend both The Last of Us and this sequel. Ignore all the hate out there and experience the game on your own terms! #naughtydog #thelastofuspartII #sony #ps4pro    … Expand
  2. luca2612
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el juego me parece una obra maestra, el final es muy loco, lo visual es hermoso, estuvo excelente el diseño de niveles, la parte de abby nos permite dar entender la razon de como es y de su vengaza, los detalles son muy buenos, termino de una manera muy abierta, espero con muchas ancias una tercera parte, no se merece el hate que esta teniendo, si lo tengo que definir con una palabra es INCREIBLE, mis dieces naugty dog… Expand
  3. toxicton
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    In players view, ellie is the main character of this game. However, we control the character that player didn't like for about 8-10 hours. I buy this game for ellie not abby.
  4. lilla-123
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The gameplay and graphics was fine but the story is absolute rubbish!!! They destroyed the game!!! Part of the Abby game is unbearably boring. This character is repulsive, but they made us play for her. I hope they will not do the third part of the game.

    Joel, you are forever in our hearts!!!
  5. Fnaughtyd
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Biggest gaming disappointment of my life. Waiting 7 years for the sequel to the best game of all time and naughty dog release this ****
  6. skullnis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    If you love story driven video games with an amazing gameplay to boot then You are in for a treat. Be careful though. This treat ain't sweet. This game's story will drain you mentally to the point you will probably be lying on the floor in a fetal position, crying, with ps4 controller still in hand and wayfaring stranger cover playing in the background. So prepare a lot of tissues -If you love story driven video games with an amazing gameplay to boot then You are in for a treat. Be careful though. This treat ain't sweet. This game's story will drain you mentally to the point you will probably be lying on the floor in a fetal position, crying, with ps4 controller still in hand and wayfaring stranger cover playing in the background. So prepare a lot of tissues - you're gonna need them. Or better yet: get a mop.
    But in all seriousness. I've enjoyed many triple A games over the years and many were able to bring tears of both happiness and sadness to my eyes. TLOUPII however, is a different beast. It doesn't pull any punches and literally makes you followthrough on few of those by yourself. And not all of them are as easy as pressing square. Every hit makes you feel... emotions and a lot of doubt. If this isn't the definition of art then I don't know what is.
    This is easily THE GAME of my life. Nothing even comes close.
    On the other hand, if you're into games for the graphics, brutal combat and environmental storytelling... this game is also for you. Just watch some cool combat clips on youtube or digital foundry's analysis if you find it hard to believe.
    Whatever people think of the story, the gameplay and the world presented are worth 10/10 by themselves.    … Expand
  7. Hamedfkh00
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This is a real masterpiece...
    one of the best storytelling in the industry...
    Im so proud to played this game
  8. Janpan
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I don't get how many reviewers on this site claims that the game was predictable and boring. Really ? How was it predictable. I feel like everything in this game was one big bag of unpredictable events. Secondly, I also don't understand how so many people are mad just because they didn't get the story they hoped for.

    Yes, there are parts of this story you wont like. Yes there are parts of this story that you will like. Yes there are parts that could have been done differently. But this is ultimately the story being told. When a story follows a traditional path, it becomes predictable, and even praised by all because it gave them the outcome they hoped for. I respect Naughty Dog for taking a different path.

    Also, I think they did an excellent job to show you both parts of the story, both from the protagonist and the antagonist's perspective. I think that gives the game and storyline much more depth.

    I get it, many people are disappointed in Joel dying so early in the game. And as sad as that was, it opened up the game to a much broader story with way more motivation to move towards the end goal.

    I think the ending could have been done better, I think the ending was a bit dull, but overall the game was never once boring or predictable. There was a lot to discover, very unique situations you find yourself in, believable character's with interesting backstories and I think they did a great job putting it all together.

    I feel like everyone complaining was just speedrunning through the game and did not appreciate the dialogue or scenes presented to the player.

    The game gives players a unique experience and interesting story to play through. The characters have interesting back stories and is revealed as you play the game. The game also looks great and feels immersive. This is a single player experience which is best enjoyed with a pair of headphones.    … Expand
  9. Helpimdying
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm going to pretend this game never existed, the first one was a great game. I like pickle spears better than slices… Expand
  10. MZZM
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only people (blind followers) who don't understand the game and only played the first hours downgrade the game.
    The early death was necessary, it was the initialization to a great metaphysical story.
    Without it, the game would have ended up really bad because a stereotyped heroic death would have been the case in addition to a typical story.
    I hope the developer see the reviews which hasn't been written by braindead idiots, to see they did a great work and I hope the compliant people that has been sent by metally less gifted streamers don't ruin the 3th part of the game.    … Expand
  11. Cherrypoppins
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    10/10 would play again! I haven’t finished the story yet but I can honestly say I’m extremely impressed. Don’t listen to all the haters. They are literally just upset because the story didn’t go how they wanted it to. Well guess what, you’re not the artist and that’s how they wanted it to be. Giving this game a terrible score because you hate the story is so petty. The graphics are10/10 would play again! I haven’t finished the story yet but I can honestly say I’m extremely impressed. Don’t listen to all the haters. They are literally just upset because the story didn’t go how they wanted it to. Well guess what, you’re not the artist and that’s how they wanted it to be. Giving this game a terrible score because you hate the story is so petty. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is smooth. The interactions are amazing. There’s loads of extra stuff to look around for. This game beat out the first one and I will never change my mind on that. Honestly if you’re just mad because the artists work wasn’t what you wanted then make your own game. I’d LOVE to see you do better. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GAME would recommend 1010… Expand
  12. Xrillum
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Please read the whole thing before you come to any conclusions. This is a true, real review, no bs. People want a good story with Joel and Ellie and for it to be justified. I get it, but the problem is that people forget one major important detail about a story: Stories aren't there to serve the characters. The characters are there to serve the story. This means the story is what needs toPlease read the whole thing before you come to any conclusions. This is a true, real review, no bs. People want a good story with Joel and Ellie and for it to be justified. I get it, but the problem is that people forget one major important detail about a story: Stories aren't there to serve the characters. The characters are there to serve the story. This means the story is what needs to be in focus, and not about what happens to the characters. Stop being blind by the fact of how and why Joel died. The whole point of this game is to bring real life scenarios in an apocalyptic world. Truly, **** always hits the fan in an apocalypse and choices have consequences. Its been 20+ years since the 1st opening after Sarah, so people now know how to survive and everyone has someone whether its family or new friends In Part 2, Joel killed the Surgeon, and that Surgeon had a daughter, just like Joel. If the 1st game was from Abby's point of view, we would hate what Joel did and he is a smuggler and he did horrible things as well. He kind Marlene who she was initially against the cure for Ellie's sake. Joel is a troubled person, who needs Ellie in his life, because it fills the void of his daughter Sarah. Joel has become hardened, and because of Ellie, he gained a sense of purpose and a reason to keep fighting. That's why we all love Joel. With Abby it is the same thing. She is troubled by the fact her dad died and she doesn't know Joel and Ellie's story like we do in the 1st game. You have to have a birds eye view and see it from Abbys point of view. As im playing this game, you have to admit, noone saw this coming and the leaks meant nothing without context. They faked Joel being alive in the trailer because of the leaks and because they knew people would make a bug deal about it. By hiding it, they gave everyone a fair chance to have an open mind and see the story play out. Abby is an interesting character, and just like Ellie, she could've had a good family and good relations with Owen in the flashback 3 years earlier. She became obsessed with hunting Joel, that Owen forgot abby for a while and did it with Mel. Only after, does he want abby and him to be happy, but now Abby doesn't want to screw over Mel with Owen and regrets everything she did. She does regret the terrible **** she did in that one scene. She kicks the chair and cries. She needs Lev. Abby and Lev are the new Joel and Ellie so to speak, and ofc, we know they shouldn't replace the OG Joel and Ellie. The whole point isnt to like abby, the point is to see someone elses skde to the story. We were against the fireflies in the 1st, and now we see thier journey and a really interesting character involved. Her dad was the Surgeon and could've changed the world. No wonder she did what she did. What she did was wrong, yes, thats what the story is trying to tell you. All this pain, and what it does to people is sick, especially in this world. Thats why I love this game and it is a masterpiece hidden in the script. Ill be honest, some things could've been made better and Ellie didn't have to lose 2 fingers. They could've made abby be more obvious that she regrets killing Joel and that she would've been happier if only she let him live and take a beating, instead of us having to look for body language and to really understand her. Other than that, it doesn't change the fact that this game is amazing. It shows how a theme can do so much damage to one group and another. Different point of views. It helps you become a better person to evaluate everything. Abby lost everyone to Ellie and Tommy except Lev, and Ellie lost a lot because of Abby. Atleast Tommy and Dina are still alive. Gone for the moment, but the fact Ellie spares Abbys life, is a powerful moment. She wanted to do the cure, and Joel took that from her. But Ellie knows he did it for her and he needs her. This is a truly depressing game. Ellie in a flashback before killing Abby, saw Joel in the same scene we get to see later in the end. She forgave Joel, thats why she let abby go. If Ellie killed Abby, she would lose what Joel always asked of her. He wanted to protect her and by killing Abby, she would be no better. Abby here, is worse, because she did kill Joel. But the fact Ellie didn't kill Abby back, shows just how pure and strong she really is. Just like in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Katara didn't kill the person who killed her mother. Why? Because she said it herself. "I don't know if im too weak to do it, or too strong to do it." Exactly. Ellie is too strong to do it, because thats why its a masterpiece. She is better than all of us and she just wants to be with Dina and live a normal life in thi cruel world. *** Thats why Dina left. Because Dina didn't want someone so fueled and blinded after abby did spare their lives, because of Lev. ** Abby is becoming a better person, becahse she needed some1 to give her humanity back, just like with Joel and Ellie, and now Ellie needs Dina. Pt 3's coming… Expand
  13. Gaju
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    what absolute ****
    Graphics is there, game play is the same as 7 years ago... And this story.... Who would think that cliche revenge with strong women and zero sense to the whole story is the right choice? I'm just glad that i don't have to ever look at this bs story ever again.
    Don't u dare make III part.. Just don't, bury this corpse 6 feet under and leave it. U obviously don't know    what absolute ****
    Graphics is there, game play is the same as 7 years ago... And this story.... Who would think that cliche revenge with strong women and zero sense to the whole story is the right choice? I'm just glad that i don't have to ever look at this bs story ever again.

    Don't u dare make III part.. Just don't, bury this corpse 6 feet under and leave it. U obviously don't know how to create character and develop them... This game is the biggest disappointment in my 20 years of gaming.. it's just hurt how bad it is.

    I'll also remember your lies that you gave us in trailers... It's not ok to b8 customers to buy something that's clearly not what they want in the first place.

    I hope no one will ever be that disappointed and hurt as i was by this abomination of a story.    … Expand
  14. Elever
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man the flow of the story was so bad, didn’t really like the whole Abby part of the game either. Controls were ok but defiantly not smooth. Just finished the game but it feels like nothing really happened, felt like there was more focus on side characters I don’t care for than the main characters. I really really enjoyed the first one but not this one. I really tried to like this game but I just personally disliked the story too much. Kinda sad my first review for a game is not because I enjoyed it lol. I just hope there’s multiplayer eventually.… Expand
  15. Cafeina
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Muito decepcionado com a história fraca, muitos anos esperando esse jogo e só decepcionou
  16. Abraham_23
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Mas de media década para esto? Y para el colmo deja viva a la pendeja, neta la cagaron.
  17. unsurpased
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Огромный фанат первой части игры ,а это было просто разочарование :(
  18. Endersteve0331
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    One of the worst games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. Don't get me wrong, I don't care about the people
    Complaining and LGBTQ pride and whatnot. This isn't about that however, the game is quite flawed, and that's what makes it so unappealing. The main character is not as lovable as those who came before, and they killed off a beloved main character purely for shock value. I hope I    One of the worst games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. Don't get me wrong, I don't care about the people
    Complaining and LGBTQ pride and whatnot. This isn't about that however, the game is quite flawed, and that's what makes it so unappealing. The main character is not as lovable as those who came before, and they killed off a beloved main character purely for shock value. I hope I can get a refund.    … Expand
  19. Gamermeow
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Trash story, no logic at all. Neil druckmann ruined the game with his own stupid fetish
  20. Dahom313
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Worst story ever They’ve ruined the game to me
    Also they’ve ruined how abby looks
  21. Sas_is
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full tasteless propaganda **** When will developers begin to think about ordinary players (who are your audience), and not about any minorities there?… Expand
  22. Vladsky
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Its just a middle finger to the fan community
    Its really sad that politics are a part of mkdern game desing
  23. PettingZ
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graf and a gameplay mehanic is all right, the story is the main issue. Spoiler - first i think Ellie's girfirend will be dead somehow (in an early trailer's joel appears, and he is in a good shape, aka not dead, naughty dog are you lie to us??) and and thats will be the main story reason to take a revenge, but nooo.... joel have to die, and a two 18 years girl take a lead...full believable... they are lesbian and taht's not problem (nowdays its essenctial, and have to be some Jewish reference in it too). They just killed a dad character, no family reference anymore , no good vibe. The story not that catchy anymore (smelling of sweat, forced) :(. I like the first one better.… Expand
  24. LegionCadet
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This game has some of the absolutely worst writing I have ever seen in a video game. The storyline caters to people who don’t play video games but like to complain about how video games aren’t politically correct enough. Overall The Last of Us: Part 2 is a shameful sequel to the great game that was the original in this series. Do not buy!
  25. lslsxing
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Stupid Neil Druckmann ruined the characters that we love! I dont want to play any of games that you make any more!
  26. Js85737
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Very unpleasant experience.
    I will never play Naughty dog's game again.
    NEVER
  27. Cassin180
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    You've gone too far this time, I'll never forgive you naughty dog and f you Druckmann.
  28. thaison
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    1 bên giết người để bảo vệ người thân, và đồng cảm với người con gái đã mất. Một bên giết người trả thù trước sự cầu xin của người thân của họ. 2 hành động này không bao giờ đc cho là giống nhau, nhưng nhà làm game đã cố tình bao biện để nó giống nhau. không thể cảm tình nổi.
  29. Pierpaolo
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Produzione, regia, ambientazioni da 10 e lode veramente, mai vista una cosa così.
    Stavo facendo un tour turistico, infatti ho premuto molte volte il tasto "share"
    La storia é un capolavoro, personaggi unici, colpi di scena che ti fanno guardare il vuoto per 10minuti... Verso la fine, la trama é diventata poco concreta e uscita un po' dai margini posti, come stessi giocando the last of us    Produzione, regia, ambientazioni da 10 e lode veramente, mai vista una cosa così.
    Stavo facendo un tour turistico, infatti ho premuto molte volte il tasto "share"
    La storia é un capolavoro, personaggi unici, colpi di scena che ti fanno guardare il vuoto per 10minuti...
    Verso la fine, la trama é diventata poco concreta e uscita un po' dai margini posti, come stessi giocando the last of us 3 (capirete perché).
    E poi il finale più aperto del primo capitolo, ma questo non mi ha trasmesso emozioni, reazioni.
    Mi ha lasciato fermo e impassibile e dico "come???, Finisce cosí?!!?, Ma che cazzo mi devo comprà pure il terzo tlou??"
    Perciò non mi é piaciuto.
    Ma per il resto, sette anni di attesa sono valsi la pena!!!!
    Naughty dog BEST!    … Expand
  30. Bakuuchiha
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    I hated the secondary character with which you are forced to play with more than half of the game, I think the story is worth more than anything, it is like seeing a parallel reality to the last of us
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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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