The Last of Us Part II

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  1. KCATurner
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    Strap in, folks...

    The Last of Us was my favorite game for the better part of a decade. However modest a title that is, in the time between its release and the release of The Last of Us Part II, it was only ever truly challenged by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I wondered for a long time if there would ever be a sequel, all while simultaneously satisfied with the story that The Last of Us    Strap in, folks...

    The Last of Us was my favorite game for the better part of a decade. However modest a title that is, in the time between its release and the release of The Last of Us Part II, it was only ever truly challenged by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I wondered for a long time if there would ever be a sequel, all while simultaneously satisfied with the story that The Last of Us told; a powerful, moving, and evocative story filled with some of the best character development I've ever seen, a heart-wrenching climax complete with a moral dilemma to truly fracture the soul, and an ending that managed to strike the perfect balance of closure and invitation for continuation. As if that wasn't enough though, the Left Behind DLC was equally moving; a worthy counterpart and beautiful supplement to what was - in total - nothing short of a narrative masterpiece almost by an objective standard.

    When Naughty Dog announced that it was making The Last of Us Part II, the Internet was suddenly ablaze with rumors, speculation, and fan theory. So many were excited to see what the writers had in store for the characters we'd come to love so dearly. I was equally excited, but also wary for the sake of the IP. The studio did everything they could to satisfy fans starving for more information: teaser trailers, cinematics, sample gameplay, and more. The community surrounding this IP not only loved it, but they also trusted the studio's writers to do it justice; a real rarity and welcome experience in the increasingly tumultuous and predatory industry that is AAA video game development. There was deep, unified support for one of the few good remaining studios, and it was all but certain that lightning would strike twice.

    Only months prior to one of the most anticipated releases in gaming history, the Internet was once again ablaze. Only this time, it was bad news. Headlines appeared about major leaks and spoilers. Apparently, conflict within the studio had come to a breaking point and now spilled over into the public. Out of love for the IP, I went into an almost ridiculous state of Internet self-quarantine. I avoided any whisper about The Last of Us Part II for months. I had waited years for this game and I was determined to have a genuine gratifying experience playing it. I binged the game in all my hours of free time until I finished it last night...

    No sequel or continuation - movie, book, video game or otherwise - has ever been so personally disappointing to me as has The Last of Us Part II.

    No sequel or continuation - movie, book, video game or otherwise - has ever retroactively made me think so much less of the original.

    I wish I could un-play The Last of Us Part II and forget it ever existed. At least then I would still love the beautiful story that was The Last of Us. Am I being melodramatic? Probably. It's only a game... but that's just it. It didn't used to be. At least not for me.

    My advice may sound discordant, but there are reasons for it. If you love The Last of Us, do not play The Last of Us Part II. Don't stop there though. If you love The Last of Us, do not read, watch, or otherwise seek out anything about what happens in The Last of Us Part II. However, if you find this to be undoable, if you cannot resist and you must know the story, then you must actually play the game (ideally only once the price has bottomed out) and do so without spoiling any part of it for yourself beforehand. This is why, as much as I want to vent, I haven't written anything about the game's contents here. I can do that separately. This game is a betrayal of the story and the characters you love, by the developer that gave them to you seven years ago. All I can say is I don't see myself buying another game written or directed by Neil Druckmann or any of the writers for the Last of Us Part II. In fact, if I didn't know better I would ask who he stole The Last of Us from. The more I reflect on what transpires in The Last of Us Part II, the more it would seem that its predecessor might have just been a beautiful fluke; lightning in a bottle.

    Everything about The Last of Us Part II other than the story ranges from good to amazing. The developers should be proud. Unfortunately, these things can't save a game that hinges entirely on its narrative when that narrative is so utterly broken that it disrespects what made the IP so beautiful in the first place.

    If this isn't enough to convince you to completely ignore this game's existence, then I would encourage you to listen to any other spoiler-free player reviews you can find from people who were in your position before playing the game. The established critics are predictably out of touch. There is no "high art" aspect to this game, not even if you squint and turn your head sideways. If you love The Last of Us then this game is not worth playing. If you love The Last of Us, then The Last of Us still has no part two.    … Expand
  2. fradzzzy
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful animation and graphics doesn't have matter when gameplay with terrible AI, mechanics from 2008 and "story" when characters are just good animated dolls… Expand
  3. maestrox81
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    From my point of view, this game is a masterpiece. I have enjoyed every second of the 30hrs.

    Well done Naughty dog. Very brave, intelligent story. The message "Violence leads to nothing" may not reached some of the simple-minded people, who are review-bombing this game, but I like it and I am thankful for the experience. My advice for everyone who did not played this one. Ignore the    From my point of view, this game is a masterpiece. I have enjoyed every second of the 30hrs.

    Well done Naughty dog. Very brave, intelligent story. The message "Violence leads to nothing" may not reached some of the simple-minded people, who are review-bombing this game, but I like it and I am thankful for the experience. My advice for everyone who did not played this one. Ignore the idiots here and try it yourself!    … Expand
  4. deepukratos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    great game n great graphic also gameplay is so good. I am realy upset death of joel.
  5. Crawdaddyjoe
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    I’ve played arcade games with better story then this garbage. Waited years for this crap. Pathetic attempt by the developers.
  6. Mitchewix
    Jul 7, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having to play as Abby was awful. You are forced to play as a character you now hate yet are trying to keep her alive. You then go on to try to kill Ellie, the main character who you have a connection to! I only enjoyed 2/3 of the game.… Expand
  7. Jmerlos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such a great game! It's basically a continuation of the first game. A second playthrough makes it even better as you get to understand pieces of the game that make more sense once you finish the story.
  8. Pryvydentsev
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Достаточно необычный сюжет. Да, жесткий. Но очень интересный. А сцены с боями особенно шикарны!!
  9. gabrielquintana
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This game is epic. One of the best of this decade. The feeling when you play, it's totally awkward, but great fully and this is the main reason this game is unique.
  10. Abay
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    I enjoyed the graphic. Most beautiful game i ever played. But story and game play are trash. they just ruined the first part
  11. Manswallberg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Extremely overhated game. I can understand that there were some minor narrative problems but the main issue is that People is angry because the game aint what they wanted and not neccesarily a bad game.
  12. jeremy40
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    dazzling graphics, a story full of emotions, a game that leaves you with a bittersweet taste in the end, how can a linear world be and be able to explore it as if it were an open world, and to hell the **** game haters, homophobes and fanboy of x box, the game goes beyond what can be a game
  13. Rudd59
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Ce jeu est une vraie pépite et dans la lignée du 1 : une histoire prenante et un rythme bien équilibré! Il m'a fait me poser beaucoup de questions et visiblement il ne s'adresse pas à tout le monde vu le déferlement de haine que le jeu a subi! Je lui mets 9 car la perfection n'existe pas mais j'ai complètement adoré. Pour les haters qui ont mis des 0 à peine 2 heures après la sortie du jeuCe jeu est une vraie pépite et dans la lignée du 1 : une histoire prenante et un rythme bien équilibré! Il m'a fait me poser beaucoup de questions et visiblement il ne s'adresse pas à tout le monde vu le déferlement de haine que le jeu a subi! Je lui mets 9 car la perfection n'existe pas mais j'ai complètement adoré. Pour les haters qui ont mis des 0 à peine 2 heures après la sortie du jeu qui nous sortaient des propagandes LGBT ou une histoire risible, arrêtez simplement de jouer et avancez des arguments! Déjà jouez au jeu dans un premier temps! En aucun cas le jeu ne met en avant une propagande LGBT et que même si ce serait le cas, on s'en fout royalement on est en 2020 c'est pas tabou! Les 0 (tout comme les 10) sont pas objectifs! L'histoire et la narration s'adresse aux +18 (c'est marqué sur la boite) et que si le jeu vous plaît pas, ben ne l'achetez pas! Pour ma part il est sublime et mériterait d'être GOTY 2020… Expand
  14. Amroth
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego que te toca la patata de principio a fin. Hermoso, divino.........… Expand
  15. MR_RABBIT
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WOW! This game is just a shame! I forced myself to finish this fiasco five days ago and I'm still p'+sed as F#*k! It's just a videogame but this is unbelievable. More than 10 hours with Abby and then I have to fight Ellie!? I can't believe this is real! WOW what a shame!!!… Expand
  16. ShaitanMachine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stop underrating this masterpiece before playing ! This unfair ! I know this game is 9 but I have return the balance ! I agree with DarkmasEvgen.… Expand
  17. blackfairy5118
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Love this game. The design and the environment were beautifully done. The difference options in the game on how you what to play was interesting. The only complaint I have is the story.
  18. NoirDetectiv
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    The main and biggest problem of TLOU2 is Abby's line, as it distracts from Ellie's line, which made it more difficult for players to understand the motivation of her character, although this partly gave rise to an effect similar to watching a Rorschach test, since how many people will you ask about why Ellie didn’t kill Abby, there will be so many opinions, I’ve seen at least three of themThe main and biggest problem of TLOU2 is Abby's line, as it distracts from Ellie's line, which made it more difficult for players to understand the motivation of her character, although this partly gave rise to an effect similar to watching a Rorschach test, since how many people will you ask about why Ellie didn’t kill Abby, there will be so many opinions, I’ve seen at least three of them in something similar but in essence different.… Expand
  19. Saithas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game must be played to truly understand it. There's a lot of context needed, the journey in it's entirety is an amazing experience and an emotional roller coaster. Yes, some events will make you mad, but that doesn't mean the game isn't worth. The game isn't for everyone, but I feel sorry for those who let the leaks keep them from playing it. If the leaks made you feel like you needThis game must be played to truly understand it. There's a lot of context needed, the journey in it's entirety is an amazing experience and an emotional roller coaster. Yes, some events will make you mad, but that doesn't mean the game isn't worth. The game isn't for everyone, but I feel sorry for those who let the leaks keep them from playing it. If the leaks made you feel like you need to rate it poorly without playing it, or even watching spoiler post launch reviews, you have a lot of growing up to do. It's an experience, and if you come out the other side and still don't like it for what it is - that is completely understandable.… Expand
  20. Paolozegarra
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The game does not deserve this amount of backlash, it is true that the false marketing campaign for Joel absolutely sucked but looking at the game story objectively without fan boy views it is actually a masterpiece
  21. MadGhost
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    I’m sad to have played this game, returned it right after I finished it.

    I dont think they should ever make a game again, they need to disband the studio after this **** game.
  22. PIK05
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part II is brave. And it does not risk in vain. The game starts with the usual magnificent perspective, that of Joel and Ellie, the protagonists of the first chapter. From the graphics, to the shooting system, to the ruined setting that highlights the beauty of nature, every clash is breathtaking, every twist unpredictable, the certain motivation is perfectly conveyed by Naughty Dog, with that death of Joel that is not at all dignified, it's not what we would have liked, but this is the strong point of the scene. We're angry at everyone and everything and we have the strength to move on. But when Abby enters the theater, then everything changes. We go over to the side of a character who pushes us to empathise. If the aim had been to make us love or almost love that character, then the story would have had to unfold in a different way: a comfortable pretty girl, a story from the beginning that leads us to the not-so-brutal killing of Joel. However, The last of us is an uncomfortable product: not by what we want, it doesn't seek ephemeral success, but transcends the game dimension making Abby's one (big) parenthesis to open up another perspective. So that we can question ourselves, without distinguishing right from wrong. At the end of this journey the loss of the two fingers is very heavy for Ellie: on the one hand it's negative, because she abandons the guitar and Joel, on the other side of the coin however (and this is the recurring theme) abandoning Joel means to forgive him (true founding theme of the adventure) and go on. Towards a new light. And also Abby is looking for a new light, together with Lev and after completing his journey of redemption.



    The last of us part 2 in short is a product that transcends consumerism, and even if not the poignant narrative beauty of the first, manages to reach extraordinary emotional heights, almost a Picasso painting with a fourth dimension in the first battle between Abby and Ellie.



    It's uncomfortable, and devastating. It's not what the boorish vulgar, superficial consumer wanted, but an intimate transcription of how things went after the first, the only way they could go, as if they had written themselves. Making this The last of us Part II is the perfect complementary PART of the first chapter, and it is a title that paints in a shocking way, opening a new level of depth in the videogame world, a glimpse of both inner and outer reality. This work is and will remain great precisely because it has been evaluated in a divisive way, there are those who love it and those who hate it, but it leaves no one indifferent. (free version) H    … Expand
  23. couchcommando
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Solid gameplay, solid story, solid cast. Keeping it simple because the ridiculous backlash for the game is unwarranted and silly. Not here to argue over people’s twisted sensitivity over strong female characters, representation of different body types and orientations, and the revenge story that ND decided to tell. Tragedy is a method of story telling, and if that makes you uncomfortableSolid gameplay, solid story, solid cast. Keeping it simple because the ridiculous backlash for the game is unwarranted and silly. Not here to argue over people’s twisted sensitivity over strong female characters, representation of different body types and orientations, and the revenge story that ND decided to tell. Tragedy is a method of story telling, and if that makes you uncomfortable then that is part of the reaction Tragedies will have on some, but there is a message. If you are blind to that and simply just lean towards anger and rage then that’s on you and your immaturity on the topic. I don't mean you have to be happy by the tragedies that do happen, it's ok to be upset, sad, or even mad when these events happen. However, if your reaction is to troll, send death threats to people who worked on the game, discriminate and attack the different shapes of women and other things that this game brings up then that reaction and behavior is disgusting. Great game in terms of story and gameplay. If you like the first one, then you will have a blast with this.… Expand
  24. Murphyislaw
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Loved every bit of it! The environment, controls, and story were all phenomenal
  25. Hartoooo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game achieves a story unlike any told in any other game. Naturally, the new and unknown has scared many who have linked their identities go limited and binary game play. If anything, the impassioned negative reception from many who never even played shows how deeply this game cut to the core.
  26. CameronP
    Jul 24, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi im new to reviewing games, and i know there are many people out there who like the game i however did not. The gameplay and graphics were amazing, but as a story driven game this was just not a good story as a player you want to avenge Joels death and you dont get to do that. I also found myself not wanting to finish the game because i knew i would end up letting abby go it to me seemed so pointless of me going on the journey in the first place.… Expand
  27. IvanFedyakov
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Игра позволила задуматься о многих вещах, 10 не могу поставить, а вот 9 баллов заслужила как по мне)
  28. ToMMeko
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    The graphics r amazing! Also the story is very exciting, struggled a bit to play abbie but it was it worth to see the other side
  29. maiisen
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    It's a good game, but not a TLOU.
    -This is terrible writen, there's alot of contradictions and plays with fake scenes that we're showned in the trailers so you can earn more money.
    -It's a waste of potential, 'cuz the graphics, mechanics, and flashbacks are well maded, it's a shame, cuz with the same resourses, and the same characters you've could done a well MADED WRITEN story.
  30. Cratter13
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Sorry but I didn’t like it. Poor game. Sorry Sony. I really expected more but I was kinda disappointed. Because part 1 was so good and now they ruined part 2.
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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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