The Last of Us Part II

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  1. SadicoSalazar
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Solo quiero decir que me gusto, no me interesa discutir con la gente que le tira mierda al juego, a mi me gusto y eso es lo que me importa..
  2. cournat
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game undoubtedly has wonderful graphics and gameplay with brutal animations and great sound design. Some fans are divided about the plot, particularly the beginning and the ending, though I think you'll find most bad reviews are the result of review bombing based on both the leaks and a certain character being trans (though Abby is not trans, she's often mistaken for the transThe game undoubtedly has wonderful graphics and gameplay with brutal animations and great sound design. Some fans are divided about the plot, particularly the beginning and the ending, though I think you'll find most bad reviews are the result of review bombing based on both the leaks and a certain character being trans (though Abby is not trans, she's often mistaken for the trans character by people who haven't played the game yet). I highly suggest giving the game a chance before reading too many reviews or spoilers.… Expand
  3. madparker_
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent continuation, causes a lot of emotions. Do not listen to reviews, play for yourself and make your own conclusion
  4. Kevingrt
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 j'adore ce jeux, une suite mémorable pour ma part, que du plaisir dans tout les sens du terme… Expand
  5. mattiasalegro
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the first game two weeks before this one. I just never got around to it. I didn't realize until after the fact that it was a ps3 game. What they achieved there is nothing short of remarkable. Though I wasn't as moved as much as others, probably because I was pretty aware of some major beats before I even played, I would still place it as one of the top games.

    With TLOU:P2 NaughtyDog did it again.

    Though I didn't have to wait as long as most fans of the first game, the anticipation was just as high the closer I got to that midnight release. I consumed every bit of content released over the years that I had been missing or went over my head since I missed the first game. Part 2 Trailers, Gameplay Reels, Interviews, etc. Just so I could get up to speed. This was great for me since the first game was so fresh in my mind. Watching the trailers were already gripping. I could tell the story was already taking us to places I never expected to go. The clear theme of revenge was at the forefront of all the material, and Ellie was clearly taking center stage this time around. I kept wondering: What would be the cause of Ellie's rage? I could only come up with one answer.

    Joel is going to die.

    Spoilers: That's exactly what happened. Despite having expected as much while going through the promotional content, I will admit that this was not something that I wanted to happen; especially during the act itself. I felt just like Ellie, wanting to scream out at the screen and the characters themselves to stop. Don't do this. Don't take him away from us. We need him.

    Then it happened, and I was distraught. Spent. Filled with hate. Just like Ellie. From that moment forward I was on board with this revenge plot. I wanted to get back at these people as much as Tommy and Ellie; maybe even more so. Yet something kept bugging at me as I tore through the streets of Seattle to exact my revenge. Why had the developers put us in Abby's shoes early on in the game?

    I got my answer as I kept playing. I hated the writers even more. I didn't want to play as Abby. I didn't want to empathize with her story or her character. I didn't want to feel for her more than I felt for Ellie, nor more than my hatred for what she had done. I especially didn't want to be rooting for her when we went up against Ellie in that cinema. Yet, NaughtyDog made me do it. They put me in her shoes and I felt everything I was supposed to, and I hated myself for it.

    Nothing in the first game ever moved me as much as this game did. Where by the end of The Last of Us Part II I was conflicted. I did not know who I wanted to root for. I just wanted Ellie to stop. I wanted to tell her that it wasn't worth it. I wanted her to enjoy the life she has been given. That final flashback with Joel, and on to those final few scenes of the game, left me feeling so sad, hopeful, hurt, and fulfilled at the same time. So many emotions to even list.

    And I think the game deserves every emotion it elicits.

    TLOU:P2 is unrelenting. Many have talked about the brutal nature of the game, it's characters, and the world they live in, and what it takes for the player to get through it. It's not easy. Revenge is hard. Hate is difficult. There were times where it weighed on my heart so much that I just wanted a breather. I wasn't sure how I could continue like this. That's when NaughtyDog reminds you of the same hope we have for humanity. They give you moments that are the most beautiful and breathtaking than I have ever seen in a video game. You are, at the same time, shown what you are fighting for, remembering what these characters have lost, and longing for a time before certain people were taken away from us.

    This game is so good at making you wrestle with what you're doing it probably should be a crime. In fact, a lot of people have considered it such, and there's even a petition to remake the game already floating around the web. People are mad. They think the developers are hypocritical to put us in situations where we have no choice but to kill in a game that ultimately doesn't want you to. I think that's simplifying things a little too much. There's a lot to unpack with TLOU, and if it wasn't for the emotional journey we wouldn't have a story worth exploring.

    Moreover, people are really mad about Joel, and this is what I want to say about that. Having played the first game recently, Joel was not the most compelling character. In fact, what made Joel loveable at all was what Ellie brought out of him. The story of TLOU (part 1) was of Joel reclaiming his own humanity. Where we find him in Part 2, evident in the flashbacks, is that because of Ellie, he was able to find contentment and happiness because of this humanity. Ellie no longer needed him, but we find that all along, he needed her. Overall, his story was done.

    Ellie's, in contrast, was just beginning, and now we know who she is without Joel.
    The same is true with you.    … Expand
  6. Mustang2k20
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    One of the most brutal games I've ever played.
    The gameplay is amazing and the graphics are unbelievable.
  7. Seyon02
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU 2 é uma obra-prima guys. Os gráficos e gameplay são absurdamente lindos e polidos. A história é mais brutal e contínua exatamente aonde o TLOU 1 terminou. Se tratando da história, nós temos dois lados, o da Abby que perdeu o seu pai assassinado brutalmente pelo Joel e o lado da Ellie que busca vingança contra a Abby por ter matado o Joel em busca de justiça. Isso vai nos mostrar que nesse universo não existem herói ou vilões, e sim humanos, com todos os seus lados lindos e podres. Apesar de a primeira vista parecer uma história de vingança clichê, o caminho que é percorrido pelas duas protagonistas é extremamente interessante e te faz ama-las e odia-las pelas suas decisões. A trilha sonora do jogo é linda, e como no primeiro jogo, o compositor é o Gustavo Santaolalla. No mais, esse não é um jogo que recompensa o jogador por faze-lo matar. Ele é uma montanha-russa de sentimentos, tu vai amar, odiar, ficar frustrado, aliviado e etc. Ele merece estar entre os candidatos ao GOTY com toda a certeza, e se tu tem um PS4, esse jogo é praticamente uma compra obrigatória.… Expand
  8. joel3007
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Best game ever
    Grapics 10
    Story 10
    Gameplay 10 Really good game live to see a sequel
  9. fredlss
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanna say this game is a Masterpiece just by the fact how people are arguing and hating it. Above all things I think our problem here starts with Joel being too badass and Ellie being too cool and cute in the first game. As Joel says in the ambush with Ellie, he had been on both sides. He was once with those we killed violently in the first game. He was once what were our enemies in the first game. If he was on the "other side" he was probably killing people that we wouldn't consider our enemies?? After that we have the hospital scene. Joel gets crazy and goes guns blazing throughout the hospital, kills unarmed doctors and nurses and prevent the cure from being created. Not only did he do this he also had that ultimate lie at the end. Nevertheless we all depicted Joel as a true hero! (myself included, I had allegedly said "Joel is the best character in the video game world" but why? Did naughty dog drawn us so deep into Joel's life? Seeing Joel being killed like that was too much too digest. No character would never feel like Joel again. Ellie is no longer that cute cool girl. She's still haunted by Joel's lie. Furthermore we get to play with the one who killed our hero. And it did felt like "despite all the effort to show Abby's life is also hard and not more special than anybody else", it did. In the beggining it is unconfortable to play with her. No matter what good deeds she's up too. She's the one who killed Joel and deserves to die. It was like Naughty Dog was forcing a character into us. But it wasn't. And that's the part where the game is revolucionary. It didn't come to please, it came to shock and make us wonder. We got too attached to the first game and to Joel and young Ellie. The first game leaves us with some questions and opinions, but despite all the bad things Joel had done, he was still depicted as a hero and people didn't even have the chance to play with him. Turns out the way the story unfolded was the story where Joel was no hero and we weren't prepared for that. I still give this game a 10. It went further to a next level of gaming. For those complaining about "swj" and "agenda", I'm sorry for you. I'm really sorry the prejudice is strong enough to prevent you from enjoying a game where women are the most important characters. And don't you think is weird that not even in a fictional VIDEO GAME women can't have a moment? Were women the problem? Or because they didn't have big **** If you can't tolerate women, if you aren't able to tolerate different gender on a FICTIONAL GAME, go get help.… Expand
  10. Renoresk
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Jogo simplesmente perfeito, uma obra de arte dos games, supera o primeiro em tudo, merece com certeza o prêmio de melhor jogo do ano!
  11. Belhg
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I love it, and I'm still processing all my emotions over it. But yeah the game, the ending it's beautiful, powerful, and very HUMAN. The entire story is wrapped around the concepts of cause and effect/confronting the consequences for your actions. Not everyone is going to agree with it, not everyone is going to like it, but frankly that's their choice. And I'm happy it exists.
  12. user_10294
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Here's the deal with this game: As many have said, the visuals, world, level design, and gameplay of The Last of Us Part 2 are fantastic. As for the story... If all you want is a continuation of the story of Joel and Ellie, told in the same or a similar style as The Last of Us part 1, you are going to be extremely disappointed with this game. I LOVED the first game. I've played itHere's the deal with this game: As many have said, the visuals, world, level design, and gameplay of The Last of Us Part 2 are fantastic. As for the story... If all you want is a continuation of the story of Joel and Ellie, told in the same or a similar style as The Last of Us part 1, you are going to be extremely disappointed with this game. I LOVED the first game. I've played it start-to-finish probably a dozen times. Naughty Dog chose to go in a very different direction with the characters and story structure than I think most fans were expecting. After finishing the game, and having many ups and downs along the way in my own experience with the story, I can say that this game absolutely deserves the 10/10 ratings it is receiving for what the game actually is. I totally understand why some people are upset about the approach they took, and how it violated their expectations of what this game should be. But if you can get past the initial shock that it's not what most Last of Us fans expected, Naughty Dog has created something incredible and unique, and this story is something that will stick with me for a very long time.… Expand
  13. Prat123
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This was incredible journey. Would have rated it 9 if not for review bombing crowd. Don't listen to them and experience it yourself
  14. bodakvictor
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    One of the most unique games I’ve ever played. Mindblowing story, amazing gameplay and beautiful graphics.
  15. LlamaMan23
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Not sure why people are hating on this one so much. It’s a story full of complex characters that certainly makes you feel the impact of everything you did in the first game and in this one. Excellent graphics, gameplay, and performances make this my top game of 2020 for sure.
  16. pitxecu
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I don’t usually take my time to write a proper review, but seeing this hate bandwagon made me realize there are a lot of people who have nothing to do in life so they **** on art they don’t enjoy (which is fine if they don’t like), but that’s not the case for most people giving 0’s to this game a couple of hours after the game came out (the game, I reiterate, is about 18-30h long.
    But    I don’t usually take my time to write a proper review, but seeing this hate bandwagon made me realize there are a lot of people who have nothing to do in life so they **** on art they don’t enjoy (which is fine if they don’t like), but that’s not the case for most people giving 0’s to this game a couple of hours after the game came out (the game, I reiterate, is about 18-30h long.
    But moving on to my honest opinion about this game in particular: I think the characters really stood out to me. As in any Naughty Dog game, this one is also very character-driven. Ultimately, this is a story about revenge, hate, and violence, but also about redemption and forgiveness. Yes, I agree that this theme has been heavily used in every entertainment medium, but they rarely do it justice. I can happily say that The Last Of Us Part II has not did justice to the theme itself, but also did stay true to the world, the character development, and the hidden symbology behind this perfectly crafted cyclic narrative (which I will not spoil, but it has to do with the ending itself). All the narrative beats fit perfectly with each other, and it always brings other elements of surprise, right when you think you know what to expect for the ending, another story beat hits you in the face and changes your perspective. Also, you should never go to part II expecting the same thing you experienced in part I. Although that same feeling can be felt through other types of relationships, and some perfect flashbacks, the first one is very different from the second one. Lastly, I just want to say that I think this game will not only define how we all experience video games in the future, but also define how they are engineered, thought, and its story will be discussed and debated for many years to come, just like we did for the first one.

    PS: Don’t be the dick who gives 0’s without experiencing it.    … Expand
  17. Amir_rene
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you're being swayed by negative reviews, I encourage you to see when a majority of them were placed. It was ON release date. This game took me 27 hours without seriously looking for artifacts/trading cards on my first gameplay. All the negative comments were based on leaks that were petty, out of context, and some of them untrue or misleading.

    ND didn't make this story to be a fairytale filled with happy endings and perfect relationships. They said they were going to make this game as realistic as possible, and that didn't just mean the graphics. I loved Joel just as much as anyone else, but with every story, there's multiple sides. He killed people to save Ellie... But that means he killed someone's father, brother, wife, friend for his OWN gain. They developed Abby in such a great way. She was such a well rounded character, and I loved the fact that you were obligated to go after Ellie. It was uncomfortable and difficult... But you were forced to see all sides of Ellie and how other people view her. She may be our hero, but to many other people she's a murderer that took away their family. Absolute 10/10    … Expand
  18. Am81
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The best game i ever played.Good story and gameplay. But there is one problem Ellie should fall in love with a boy i think it is better. mister druckmann need to think about that.
  19. Meatmasher
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This games only saving grace is its visuals, otherwise we get this SJW pro lesbian farce of a dumpster fire. Ellie gets saved by Joel over and over and she craps on him constantly. EMPOWERED WHITE WOMAN I dont need no man, so ungrateful. Then you have Abby the terminator my god it's so terrible then you get the gender confused asian girl. Just a constant SJW port-a-john. I have tried to post a low score but it keeps saying 503 error on metacritic, so I will post this in the 10's and see what happens...games trash… Expand
  20. Quentinox01
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, groundbreaking, emotional and complex, this game is a must-have
  21. Victorfoss
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FIRST PARAGRAPH HAS SPOILERS This game is the game of the year for sure, it has a great story even making the player sympathize with Joel’s killer and if you don’t, you surely sympathize with Lev and consequently you don’t want Abby to die. You end this game completely destroyed because you don’t know if you want Ellie to win or Abby to win and you feel what the characters are dealing with for example when you see Abby getting to the surgery room and seeing her dad dead, you feel bad for her, when Ellie is in Santa Barbara, you see that she is broken, you see that she doesn’t care about anything anymore and she even has things written on her book saying that she regrets going to Santa Barbara and wanted to turn back.

    The gameplay is better then the previous one, because the new features that were added (crouching and dodging) work perfectly and makes the gameplay look real and with very human movements, when you play it you actually say “that’s what I would do” Gameplay 10/10 The graphics, facial expressions and the ambience are the best ever made
    10/10 The story is great and it has a meaning, which is something the first one didn’t have, because although it is also a great story, it’s a very well made genetical adventure story, TLOU2 in may opinion has a story that is slightly better then the previous one because of that, this sequel is a lot darker then the first one and I think that was a great change since it reflects what goes on in both protagonist’s minds, but the only problem of the story was that. It was a really well written story and it’s only not a 10/10 because of what I’m going to say on the next paragraph Story 9/10 Actually I would give this game a 9.7 because there are some minimal details that were unnecessary such as Mel being pregnant, I thought that was only to shock the player since her not being pregnant wouldn’t change nothing in the story and also the fact that they had to make Joel kinda stupid to
    Kill him    … Expand
  22. Icumefast
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game has an amazing gameplay but the story was a little bad I enjoyed it to be honest, the only thing i didn’t like about the game is playing as Abby
  23. Dezmon
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todo esta bien, buena jugabilidad, un gran ost y unos gráficos excelentes. Lo único malo es la trama un poco simple, la siento forzada… Expand
  24. Miltons337
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    you have to play all game. If you dont play, cannot talk about. The experience is unique.
  25. Superbran23
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Buen juego, jugabilidad perfecta, gráficos alucinantes, mapas abiertos bien utilizados.
  26. kellermichael1
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    Bold story! Ignore the hate this is one of the best games of the generation. Naughty Dog took some serious risks and elevated storytelling in gaming. The title is getting hate for its inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters. This hate shows that games need more queer characters or the medium will be forever stuck pandering to basement dwelling misogynists.
  27. Captain_Catra
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing,I dont understand why people hate it. We already KNEW this story would be depressed af and with themes like violence and lgbt stuff...so why before it was released that was okay and now not?
  28. Znxs67
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Ignore the completely unwarranted hate and buy this game. The story is not as good as the first but it's still brilliant and gripping.

    The complaints are so weak and fickle and majority are based after only a few hours of gameplay.
    The main complaint I have is that there is no trophy for completing the game on the hardest difficulty
  29. Metanam
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Very fitting continuation of the first part. Maybe not as good as the first part, which is almost impossible anyway. Nevertheless 10/10 as both games are linked and can't be considered as single titles.

    Who didn't really understand the first part - which is OK - should definitely avoid the second part. Gameplay is OK, but there are other titles that do most things much better. This is    Very fitting continuation of the first part. Maybe not as good as the first part, which is almost impossible anyway. Nevertheless 10/10 as both games are linked and can't be considered as single titles.

    Who didn't really understand the first part - which is OK - should definitely avoid the second part. Gameplay is OK, but there are other titles that do most things much better. This is not enough to enjoy the game.
    But who - like me - after the credits of the first part half an hour after the end of the credits still sat speechless on the sofa and wondered what just happened and had to process the emotional rollercoaster ride of the last minutes will find a worthy continuation in the second part.

    The established world is meaningfully expanded and captivates with breathtaking variety concerning the artistic realization. Not only the graphics are "awesome", but also the choice of locations and their extremely detailed elaboration is fascinating.

    The story answers most of the open questions of the first part, but also dares to take new paths with unconventional and courageous steps in the demands on the player. It's not a game like many others and dares a lot of new things - a player who gets involved in the game (especially emotionally) will find a pearl that is rare. But TLoU2 is definitely not a game for players who just want to be entertained. It is a further development of "video games" - some like it, some don't. The days when the whole community was feverishly waiting for a title and loved the game equally are over. Long gone.

    TLoU2 may or may not please you. The game forces the player not to like it, it's up to the player to find out.But if you didn't question the first part and didn't get the real masterpiece of the first part, TLoU2 will torture you. Whoever has opened up this level of the first part for himself - have fun! ... or good entertainment? Cruelly good experience? I don't know what to wish the inclined player. Only one thing you have to bring along for sure - time. If you play the game for an hour in the evening and stretch it over weeks, you will probably not be able to experience the full spell of the game.

    Many thanks to Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  30. phantom_avenger
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty Dog's finest work yet! It might not be what everyone wanted out of it, but it's use of storytelling and how it explores themes on revenge, forgiveness, morality and redemption is well crafted. It's definitely a game that is meant to be diverse for people who were fans of the first game's story, but this is a whole new story and the only way people will enjoy it is by taking the time to understand both sides of the situation that goes on among these characters.

    Although the game might be polarized by some fans, people might hopefully start to appreciate it more as time goes by. I for one believe these Last of Us games will go down in history and be considered one of the greatest video games ever made. If there is a Part 3, this game might even be considered The Empire Strikes Back of the trilogy. I am definitely eager to see if Naughty Dog will decide to give this franchise one last game to not only complete it as video game trilogy, but to Ellie's story overall. This game alone proves that she is the true protagonist of these games.    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
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  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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