The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Eros_Fox
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man I was so hyped for this game.... I spent every single day waiting for the release date. I sat on my sofa and started playing it, The graphics.... seeing Joel with those graphics was astonishing. His death was indeed a big loss, for me one of the biggest losses in game history. For the first time I had a real mission, I had a reason to keep playing it, I had an objective. But then they cut off my entire playthrough, all my effort was for nothing, they changed characters and suddently I had to play as my enemy. They've put this "enemy" idea in my head and then they tried so hard to change my mind through the next 10 hours gameplay. The final chapter I had to see one of my favorite characters lose everything, even her chance to venge her father's death. For me they killed both main characters and placed other null and bad writed characters just to use as pieces in a chess game or something like that. The graphics are the best for this generation and probably there will be no other game with such graphics. The gameplay is good and well design although sometimes it's a little repetitive and boring. The scripted cutscenes are so well done that you can barely destinguish whether it's a gameplay or cutscene. The game has a lot to offer in one hand. But in the other is just a poor writen story with forgetable characters and an awful, horrible chronologinal order. I'm so disappointed, I would never expect something with such low quality (speaking of story) from Naughty Dog. Neil Druckmann, you should listen to your fans, not try to make an unforgetable "revenge is bad" story. You surely can do more than this.… Expand
  2. Madrugadao
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Never have I been so emotionally invested in a game. The emotional storytelling is incredibly strong. Pure anger, disappointment, fear and, of course, joy - you can be disappointed with the decisions the characters make. But every decision is plausible and follows a plausible context within the story, within the emotional development of the characters. Best game in 2020 by far and anotherNever have I been so emotionally invested in a game. The emotional storytelling is incredibly strong. Pure anger, disappointment, fear and, of course, joy - you can be disappointed with the decisions the characters make. But every decision is plausible and follows a plausible context within the story, within the emotional development of the characters. Best game in 2020 by far and another milestone for naughty dog.… Expand
  3. SunDr0p
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    incredible game, i've been gaming since the days of the C64 .. and this is it, the single best example of what games can offer as entertainment .
  4. Euorafah
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrivel, uma obra de arte feita pela naughty dog, ficaria muito Feliz de ver um 3, para finalizar a historia da Ellie, Seria epico
  5. Haiphan
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Tremendous effort from Naughty Dog. Ground-breaking storytelling and amazing game design. Just superb
  6. Nyseria
    Jul 10, 2020
    1
    This story is SO GARBAGE and completely undoes any kind of potential the sequel could have had.
  7. kchnz13
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This game is an absolute masterpiece being brought down by mad haters who can’t deal with complex human emotion. This game forces you to feel a whole range of emotion from hate to empathy, and it does so in a way that makes you feel like the characters do. By the end, you’ll fee defeated, and that’s okay. It’s a beautiful game, a fantastic story, and an absolute masterpiece by Naughty Dog.This game is an absolute masterpiece being brought down by mad haters who can’t deal with complex human emotion. This game forces you to feel a whole range of emotion from hate to empathy, and it does so in a way that makes you feel like the characters do. By the end, you’ll fee defeated, and that’s okay. It’s a beautiful game, a fantastic story, and an absolute masterpiece by Naughty Dog. Play this game.… Expand
  8. ryangold96
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Visuals: 10/10

    Absolutely stunning visuals, level design, character models, etc. Sets the standards for games of the next generation. Gameplay: 9.5/10 Some of the sequences near the end were a bit repetitive, but the vertical nature of combat, enhanced stealth options, dogs, enemy AI, etc. made it to where there was always danger near). I really enjoyed the additions of the stun    Visuals: 10/10

    Absolutely stunning visuals, level design, character models, etc. Sets the standards for games of the next generation.

    Gameplay: 9.5/10

    Some of the sequences near the end were a bit repetitive, but the vertical nature of combat, enhanced stealth options, dogs, enemy AI, etc. made it to where there was always danger near). I really enjoyed the additions of the stun bombs and silencers in particular. I think that really meshed well with gameplay options.

    Story: 9/10

    Is the story is compelling and moving as the first game? Not for me personally, but I don't even know if that was the intention of the story. Compared to Ellie and Abby, I've never experienced such great loss or yearned for revenge at all costs. I commend Naughty Dog for making these choices and characters relatable though and taking bold risks in their story.

    Some are comparing this game's story value to Season 8 Game of Thrones and The Last Jedi. I believe those comparisons are totally unfair. At no point in this game did I feel the need to suspend disbelief in order to understand a character's decision making. Characters certainly made decisions I did not support, and Naughty Dog masterfully used the agency involved with video games in order to better empathize with the actions of characters. I was absolutely fuming at Joel's death, but I also understood Joel had people on his bad side. I found Abby's story incredibly compelling, and I ended up rooting for her in a way. I obviously didn't want her to kill Ellie, but I certainly no longer wanted Ellie to exact retribution against Abby.

    The game is quite dark and speaks to the cycle of violence as been has discussed extensively. The lesson of forgiveness and ending the cycle of violence came with a supreme price as it often does: tons of death to people not directly involved.

    I also felt heavily connected to the new side characters, especially Dina, Jessie, Yara, Lev, and Owen. I feel this offered a ton of value to the growth of the characters and the plot itself. Although there were times early on in the game where talking about getting Dina back to Jackson felt repetitive and reminded me of Dutch's consistent "Tahiti" plan in RDR2.

    One thing with the story though that was difficult was being shown, in cut scenes, that actions of the playable character may not be justified from the other viewpoint. However, it was jarring at times to then go back into gameplay and start sneaking around, avoiding killing but obviously doing so at times. Now, similar to Joel, there are likely many people out in the world that want to kill Ellie, because she killed an NPC in this game who has hopes, dreams, and a family similar to Abby's dad in the first game, the surgeon.

    This game was complicated and dark, but I ultimately think it spoke largely to the glorification of violence in video games and the need for perspective. We can all be heroes and villains in a story based on perspective. In regards to games, the Last of Us 2's story has very VERY few peers and is a worthy sequel to the first game, which I consider to be my favorite game of all time.

    Overall, I'd give this a game roughly a 9.5 which isn't possible on metacritic, so I rounded up to 10 in order to offset some troll review bombing. In this, I'm assuming a scale of 0 to 10 where 5 is average. Very few games overall should receive 10s, but this is pretty damn close.    … Expand
  9. Njgnet
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. A huge leap forward from the last game. Ignore the haters.
  10. Toosane123
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    F**k all the negative reviews! Instead of complaining I trusted the developers artistic expression and played it through. It’s a masterpiece, the best game I have played!
  11. the_bradler
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Look I get everyone’s butthurt over Joel’s death, but it fits the theme and he kinda had it coming. Ik people are like “oh he wouldn’t have walked in there” or whatever but remember he’s been living in Jackson for 4 years. It’s a quaint town with nice people. He hasn’t had to kill another human in years, so it’s safe to say he let his guard down. Also, they were running from a horde andLook I get everyone’s butthurt over Joel’s death, but it fits the theme and he kinda had it coming. Ik people are like “oh he wouldn’t have walked in there” or whatever but remember he’s been living in Jackson for 4 years. It’s a quaint town with nice people. He hasn’t had to kill another human in years, so it’s safe to say he let his guard down. Also, they were running from a horde and they didn’t really have a choice but to hide with those people. This game is amazing. Not as good as the first, but still great. I feel like Abby’s section was a bit messy, Nora’s torture could’ve been cooler, and lev being trans was kinda shoehorned in, but those are pretty much my only complaints. Everyone has their opinion on the gameplay, but I liked it in both 1 and this game. The one on one fights were amazing and the most suspenseful moments I’ve ever had in a game. Everyone should definitely play this.… Expand
  12. The_Ghost_of_Me
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game doesn't do the franchise as a whole any good whatsoever instead of creating a compelling story of revenge and finally taking down the final boss but instead after all the killing you've done and sacrifices you let her go for no reason whatsoever the worst thing about this whole game is after killing the character everyone loved in a brutal way they try and get you to sympathise with her… Expand
  13. Dakar137
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning game. The gameplay has been upgraded and refined when compared to the first game and it plays extremely smooth. The story is thought provoking, intense and really well written. I enjoyed the game from start to finish. The story may go in unexpected directions but I promise if you stick with it and give it a chance, you will get to play one of the best games of the generation.
  14. advance512
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For these past few weeks, I've been giving up sleeping hours to use whatever "free time" I have during the night to indulge myself and experience what I believe is a landmark in interactive storytelling - the Last of Us: Part 2.

    Many people think modern video games are just glorified Pacman, electronic reflex spazzers with no essence or soul - far removed from literature, cinema or TV series. This cannot be further from the truth, and this game is a shining example of this fact. The Last of Us: Part 2 is one of the best story-driven epics any modern medium has to offer, and ranks among the the most memorable of any series, movies and literature that I have experienced in the past decade.

    Set in a post-apocalyptic United States suffering through a cataclysmic plague, the Last of Us: Part 1 was the story of two survivors - Joel, a man tasked with escorting a young girl, Ellie, across the United States - and the incredible hardships they face on their journey to a safe haven where a light at the end of tunnel might possibly be found, brought upon them by the effect of a deadly infection that has decimated the world. Infected humans litter the streets, having succumbed to a fungus that turns them into rabid monsters, while all civilization has broken down. While this is the backdrop, the Last of Us: Part 1 was a story of loss, a story of fatherhood, a story of acceptance and of hard choices, and ultimately - of hope.

    The Last of Us: Part 2 continues the story of these characters in this terrible world, but focuses on a different theme. As the game begins and the characters you love so much go through something unfathomable, you can't help but feel the blood running cold in your veins, as if your soul has left your body, as you just lust for a violent revenge and terrible retribution, but as Nietschze's famous quote goes:
    "He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee."

    The game's story is interestingly inspired by the head writer's experiences growing up in Israel. He recalls watching footage of the 2000 Ramallah lynching, where a Palestinian crowd killed and mutilated the bodies of two Israel Defense Forces reservists, and how, after hearing the cheering crowds, his mind turned to violent thoughts about bringing the perpetrators to justice. I am certain many Israelis have had the same thoughts. However, later comes the realization of the reality of the wishes we hope for and the choices we make, and the vicious cycle that is revenge.

    Keeping this in mind, the game dares and uses rhetorical devices and literary tools that would be complex for any author or director to utilize. As the narrative progresses, it causes you to question who you are and what you believe. The script is flipped on you, and you go through an emotional journey that is difficult but enlightening, in the end. This game is a bold and monumental undertaking, and is filled to the brim with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling. In my opinion, only interactive media can even attempt to create an experience quite like this.

    In the end, the Last of Us: Part 2 is a harrowing, meaningful, challenging and tragically exquisite story, and is a testament to the efficacy of video games as artistic expression.    … Expand
  15. AmSeGe
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    The weak plot. I expected more. Its price is $ 15. The first part is much more interesting. And Yes, I don't care about the LGBT story.
  16. Sriram_007
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game needs to be played by those who can understand how the real world works but not by those who always want a good ending.
    If you want such games, go play Disney games, leave this game to adults.
    You can't understand the game if you don't know what empathy is...
  17. R1Q
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is just so amazing game that made me cry (good and bad way) I hope tlou 3 would not come because that was good end to be continued
  18. Pepogsm_
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Realmente es un juegazo , lo recomiendo jugar,los detalles que tiene este juego a la hora de jugarlo son realmente buenos, una obra de arte en toda regla. Otro goty para Naughty Dog.
  19. ruisousamoreira
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best games of my generation. An outstanding achievement in terms of graphics, gameplay and story. So much dedication and talent was put into the game.
    Playing this game made me feel something that I've never felt before in a game, movie, book, song, etc. A truly unique experience.
  20. lostn
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing Gameplay

    Deep, well-crafted story

    Great graphics

    Literally only hated by people that haven’t played the game or wanted to hate it from the beginning.
  21. Kirkio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply the best story driven game released in the PlayStation 4. It's gut wretching but it's brilliant!
  22. Aaroooon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    he Last of Us Part 2 shows us one thing, that the video games industry (unlike Cinema which is moving forward at a much slower pace) has a lot more unexplored potential. Part 2 raised the standards of video games so much, and in almost every respect, including gameplay :D
  23. Francissib
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible. No game or piece of entertainment has challenged me on a personal level quite like this masterpiece. Bravo.
  24. ADSav
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Absolutely awesome game in all aspects.
    Graphics are maybe the best I've seen ever, music and sounds made perfectly.
    But the main aspect of The Last of Us Part II is a history.
    This is one of the most Anti-militaristic histories I know, with different, interesting characters and beautiful, but scary, world.
    I hope we'll see a worthy continue of the Last of Us world.
  25. CSansone423
    Jul 25, 2020
    4
    Beautiful game as far as graphics are concerned. I am very impressed with the overall look of the game. Facial expressions, attention to detail...its just gorgeous. I felt they did very little to improve gameplay though. Its not horrible. Its basically a copy of the first game but I expected some improvements. The story is well it really fell apart for me The story and pacing just took theBeautiful game as far as graphics are concerned. I am very impressed with the overall look of the game. Facial expressions, attention to detail...its just gorgeous. I felt they did very little to improve gameplay though. Its not horrible. Its basically a copy of the first game but I expected some improvements. The story is well it really fell apart for me The story and pacing just took the enjoyment out of the game.… Expand
  26. ThiagoGoulartt
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso, quanto gráficos, jogabilidade e história. A mensagem que conseguem entregar com o jogo é incrivelmente maravilhosa e forte.
  27. Mrsniperpro306
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was an incredible game, the narrative is absolutely excepcional, this is about the love, and what far we could get for a person that we love… Expand
  28. Kongpaochicken
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    **** the haters, this game is awesome! It's a long game, which to me I wish it would never end. What an amazing serie.
  29. Atuxela
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Later edit: is the game with the most reviews in the world :) , to see how much drama is in here.
    If you like the drama is beautiful game easy to play. And keeping you playing to get to the end of the story, as the story become more important then the game play.
  30. Ycaruh
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllll… Expand
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  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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