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. PedroHMach
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Well, The Last of Us Part II is not the most important game in the franchise, nor is it a revolutionary game at its base or in its gameplay. But everything he promised, he fulfills with wisdom and still being better than expected, such as: Beautiful graphics and full of details, as well as the effect of blood, animations, footprints in the mud, water, facial expressions, in the settingWell, The Last of Us Part II is not the most important game in the franchise, nor is it a revolutionary game at its base or in its gameplay. But everything he promised, he fulfills with wisdom and still being better than expected, such as: Beautiful graphics and full of details, as well as the effect of blood, animations, footprints in the mud, water, facial expressions, in the setting (giving the impression that this has really been abandoned for years). His story, which is actually very good, is also courageous, giving a great twist at the end, giving several life lessons and also approaching the point of view of some characters since in the game we control more than one character. It also brings striking scenes and emotions with very impactful deaths. Another thing I liked was that the game got bloodier and more realistic, addressing heavy topics (such as pregnancy, revenge, grief, loss and insanity). Speaking of gameplay, it is not very different from the first one and as I said up there "it is not revolutionary", but it still has some small improvements. Another positive point is that the places were more open, with stores with intensity that can help you. Containing parallel stories that even connect with events. The only thing that took some of my immersion out of the game was the artificial intelligence that is still kind of stupid compared to the first but that's it Besides, the game is incredible and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had in the gaming world.… Expand
  2. superBRUSH
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The game was amazing from the moment I turned it on, to the moment it ended I was holding my breath and enjoying every little detail about it. don't know why the hate is here because it was an amazing game.
  3. SkycladObserver
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I was fully onboard the hate train when I read the story leaks, after completing the game I'm forced to admit how wrong I was. TLOU Part II isn't a totally airtight story, but it's still an incredibly stirring one. People who say this is simply a revenge story are mistaken. The Last of Us Part II is a story of forgiveness. In a lot of ways, it's exactly the story we expected after the first game's ending -- Ellie comes to realize the truth about what happened to the Fireflies, and must cope with Joel's actions on her behalf. Part II is exactly that; a story about Ellie learning to forgive Joel through the sheer brutality she puts herself through. The only twist, is that this forgiveness and understanding of Joel's choice comes posthumously, which only makes it all the more emotional.

    As for the rest of the game... The gameplay is a huge improvement over the first. Everything from the gunplay, the stealth mechanics, and even character movements are vastly improved. Levels are beautiful and sprawling. There are some set pieces here that make the first game seem lame at times. This is of course enhanced by the gorgeous graphics, which may be the best I've seen in any console game, ever. The music too, is a haunting addition to the already dark story.

    It's a game that's going to be misunderstood for a long time, but I've been thinking about it for days now, and to me that's the mark of a masterpiece.    … Expand
  4. abh1na5
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game had left me speechless.
    The music, the graphics, the story(yeah I know how people hate it but too me it's beautiful but with of course the disappointment of (spoiler) Joel's death)
    The way the stories of Abby and Ellie merge is amazing and the ending is a tear jerker. Definitely recommend this to everyone and don't listen to the haters, at least try for yourself.    … Expand
  5. okpopopp
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Gameplay: 10 - I loved it.
    Story and storytelling: 8 - Some of it is great, some could be better
    Pacing in game: 8 - Got a little long at times.
    Graphics and sound: 10 - Best quality
    Soundtrack: 10

    My rating: 9
    Still my favorite game.
  6. Takamura88
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Simplemente una obra de arte, gráficos espectaculares y historia muy buena
  7. fatmoron
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    made my pp go hard as big rock 5/7. like, really big rock. good graphics for my pp, good characters for my pp, good story for my pp. good for pp
  8. YoooChrome
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    [I will not be discussing specific plot details in my review] I will start by saying I am a huge fan of this series, and I have been since I finished the first game within a week of its release. Even with my massively high hopes and expectations, I had a great experience with this sequel. ND had a lot to live up to, and they certainly took some risks with the bold plot decisions and[I will not be discussing specific plot details in my review] I will start by saying I am a huge fan of this series, and I have been since I finished the first game within a week of its release. Even with my massively high hopes and expectations, I had a great experience with this sequel. ND had a lot to live up to, and they certainly took some risks with the bold plot decisions and ambitious writing. What I will say is - I avoided almost everything about this game before it was released. Hardly paid attention to so much as a trailer amongst the chaos of the leaks etc. By doing so, I had no pre-existing views on this game whatsoever, and allowed myself to experience it on a completely blank slate with an open mind as I'd intended. There are so many fantastic things to take away from this game that people are completely overlooking because of the things they dont like. I personally love the gameplay, as its familiar with regard to the first game and doesn't stray away from what we know and grew to love, however it's still been healthily adjusted in ways to be smoother and very enjoyable with a few new touches to it. I played it through on Survivor difficulty for my first go at the game, which was a refreshing challenge. You really have to be conscious of your resource consumption, and have to make the effort to explore the areas you come across to get the most out of your travels. I think the stealth side of the encounters is very thorough and enjoyable, while being very tough at times. The same goes for a more aggressive, gun-based approach none the less. NPC behaviour is much less predictable and you have to be very patient. I'd recommend playing this game on a harder difficulty to get the most out of it honestly. If you are one of the more veteran fans of ND games, there're are a few nice Easter Eggs to be enjoyed through the game if you take some time to look around. On that note, the treasure-hunting side of it is quite comparable to that of Uncharted, yet the lore within the many artefacts you will discover is incredibly detailed and adds a whole new layer of depth to what's already going on through the game. The artwork is amazingly detailed as I'd expect, and the scenery/settings just look fantastic wherever you are. I am also massively fond of the composer of this series. As a musician myself, I found I really appreciated how great the compositions are, and felt they were executed incredibly well through the game. These are some elements that particularly stood out for me. Now to confront the negative responses to this game... I believe a vast amount of the players aren't even attempting to enjoy or understand some of the elements of the game that make it a great experience... I dont necessarily think it is absolutely flawless, and I can appreciate genuine criticism that is put forward reasonably of course. There were decisions in the story that didn't just sit right with me at first, and I'd have to let them sink in over the course of the game. I eventually came to understand the parts that I initially met with scepticism. I wouldn't expect everyone to have the same views as myself on it and that's fine. But I am seeing a ton of very shallow, limited criticisms that are presented very bitterly, and just seem completely sheepish as far as I'm concerned. Not only that, but I have seen some takes on certain things that are just so dim-witted that I can't even take them seriously, since the people putting such judgements forward obviously lack the compacity to think over a story on a deeper level and are completely misundersting aspects of the plot in the game. Furthermore, last time I checked, not even half the owners of this game had actually completed it themselves. Funny how there's an overwhelming amount of loud negativity towards the title when you consider this right? Play it with an open mind and form your own opinion. I wish people's approaches weren't so narrow-minded and that they thought for themselves for a change... Anyway, that's how I see it. I don't mean to rant on this, but some of you will understand where I'm coming from, others will write off the game and everything I'm saying because they are blinded by resentment and pre-existing opinions already. It is what it is. I hope some of you can take the positives from this game amongst anything you may not like as much, and form a genuine, balanced opinion on it once you have finished it. How one can score this game as low as 0 is absurd to me. It isn't as if no effort has been put into making it, but you would think so based on some of the irrational, compulsive reviews people throw around online on very limited grounds.

    I hope anyone who hasn't already experienced TLOU Part II can take my review on board and approach the game with an open mind like I did myself, and you may just find you are able to throughly appreciate what this title has to offer. If you have read this far, thank you for putting the time in to do so.     … Expand
  9. tonmoyl
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    If you’re looking for a game that takes no risks and simply adds gameplay hours to the previous title, you may come away disappointed. If, however, you were hoping for a story that builds upon and evolves the narrative in a way that's true to the brutal world these characters inhabit, I think you'll agree that this game delivers some of the best storytelling this medium has to offer.If you’re looking for a game that takes no risks and simply adds gameplay hours to the previous title, you may come away disappointed. If, however, you were hoping for a story that builds upon and evolves the narrative in a way that's true to the brutal world these characters inhabit, I think you'll agree that this game delivers some of the best storytelling this medium has to offer.

    The plot expands in this zombie apocalyptic world and tells a beautiful story through using relatable and complex characters. The choices in this game feel very realistic, and Naughty Dog does an excellent job in forcing the player to question the morality of their decisions. Each character has their own perspective of how they came into this cruel reality. When given conflicts amongst one another, we begin to understand a powerful concept in that there are no right and wrong decisions in this game, but a complex plot setup by characters who are trying to survive on their own. There were several times where we start rooting for one character, only to understand the story from a different perspective and disagree completely from the initial character, a sign of compelling story telling.

    There is a lot of backlash amongst players over the journeys of some of the game characters and where the story ended. Unlike many video game stories, Last of Us Part II committed to a reality where actions have consequences. The game does not offer a fairy tell ending but instead prioritizes a plot consistent with its dark and well developed themes. This is where the game truly shines: taking daring and controversial steps that aren’t conventionally found in video games. If there is any hope for the storytelling in video games to meet the quality found in literature or film, these narrative risks need to be celebrated in these rare instances that they are taken.    … Expand
  10. Arrngrim
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    While this game MAY have decent gameplay (although it's just the same, actually less puzzles, as the first), what Naughty Dog and Sony did surrounding this game makes it a 0/10. Period. All of those 10/10 positive reviews have been PROVEN to be faked by bots. The long story about this game is DO NOT buy this game, DO NOT support Naughty Dog at all.
  11. JoseMiguelDiaz
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    El juego me hizo sentir muchas emociones a nivel de narrativa, una de las cosas que hay que entender es que en la vida todo lo que uno haga tiene una respuesta y repercute de una manera u otra en la vida de los demás, el caso de la historia de este juego no es la excepción y al parecer en el mundo de TLOU las cosas que uno hace repercuten aun mas, todo lo que sucede en el juego tiene unEl juego me hizo sentir muchas emociones a nivel de narrativa, una de las cosas que hay que entender es que en la vida todo lo que uno haga tiene una respuesta y repercute de una manera u otra en la vida de los demás, el caso de la historia de este juego no es la excepción y al parecer en el mundo de TLOU las cosas que uno hace repercuten aun mas, todo lo que sucede en el juego tiene un buen motivo para que así sea y entiendo que a las personas que no comprenden esto el juego les desagrade, ya que los saca de su zona de confort, de que todo tiene que ser bonito y sentimientos gratificantes, lo que quiero decir es que también se puede disfrutar de los sentimientos de melancolía o desolación y creo que es lo que pretendía transmitir Niel, si bien no es la mejor historia que he visto, el juego en general es buenísimo y al igual que en el primero, logro engancharme mas de lo que yo creía.

    Dentro de las criticas negativas, veo a muchos que hablan sobre lo que le sucede a Joel y como eso arruino el juego o sobre la introducción forzada de Abby, pero nadie hablando sobre lo mal que estaba la relación entre Joel y Ellie y que si no fuera por lo que sucede probablemente no se hubiera arreglado.
    En fin, hay muchas opiniones sobre la historia y obviamente hay que respetarlas, pero me parece que en la comunidad hay muchos que no saben valorar lo que es el enorme talento de los trabajadores y la inmensa profundidad del juego, mas allá de si el juego sea ambicioso o no, el gameplay y los gráficos son de los mejores que he visto la banda sonora no es de sorprender que también los sea, en general el juego final esta muy logrado y eso es algo que no se debe pasar por alto.
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  12. EmilCioran
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Gameplay 7/10 (jumping is not an exciting game mechanic)

    Graphics 10/10

    Story 0/10
  13. ReaIistiC
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Cannot believe how much hate this game is getting. Get a grip. This game is amazing and I can honestly say its my favorite game of all time. Don't listen to all the negative reviews, just get this game and play it, you won't be disappointed
  14. Mugen1997
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game really good heihiehdohdihdohdodhohdibdibdihdibkdbidninienueby9crux7rx6rx6rcuf fy yf… Expand
  15. ric3rdo10
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    Sincerely, i am a very dependable game. I waited for years for this game and was totally disappointed on the direction the game took, totally losing the origins of what was the first game. Repetitive gameplay, but the only positive point is the graphics, so i wont give it a 0.
  16. Ihatecentippeds
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    The game is beautiful with environments much better than the original. The open concept section is refreshing but much of the game is the same "on rails" concept which is fairly old for naughty dog st this point. The gameplay itself is better bit gets stale after awhile. The crafting system is pretty good but starting over half way through is somewhat frustrating. The voice acting isThe game is beautiful with environments much better than the original. The open concept section is refreshing but much of the game is the same "on rails" concept which is fairly old for naughty dog st this point. The gameplay itself is better bit gets stale after awhile. The crafting system is pretty good but starting over half way through is somewhat frustrating. The voice acting is second to none. I like some of the subtle aspects they nailed like the snowball fight and guitar mini game but the overall story is lacking. I understand the nihilistic theme but it was overdone with very few redeeming qualities shown in characters like other naughty dog titles. It was also too long. The third act was nearly pointless as well as the rescue section. Being a story driven game a choppy, overdrawn story with less relatable characters hurts the game greatly.… Expand
  17. raminsadeghi
    Jul 23, 2020
    4
    game ply ok_grafic ok_
    But
    Story is realy trashy and pointless
    Emm.. who the **** abbi?:// Who care?
  18. Opp9830
    Jul 23, 2020
    2
    Graphics 9/10- Probably best graphics I have ever seen
    Game play 7/10 - A few more options from than part 1
    Story / Story line 1/10 - horrible, all over the place, boring Plot / Narrative 0/10 - Do not even want to think about it. I do not care who you love, who you are or who you want to be. I am cool with the characters identities in the game but it felt like an agenda was be    Graphics 9/10- Probably best graphics I have ever seen
    Game play 7/10 - A few more options from than part 1
    Story / Story line 1/10 - horrible, all over the place, boring
    Plot / Narrative 0/10 - Do not even want to think about it.
    I do not care who you love, who you are or who you want to be. I am cool with the characters identities in the game but it felt like an agenda was be pushed. If you want to make the character gay, Bi or trans, go for it, I am game. What I do not want to see in a video game, is what I see on the news.    … Expand
  19. Votedeath
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game is mustplay, pretty logic second part of this game, do not listen braindead haters
  20. xXxClarksonxXx
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    ((Terrible Story))

    (Fantastic Graphics / Animations) Progressive Agenda Pushed Heavily, Character Assassination of Beloved Characters, Has Same GamePlay as The Last Title, The Game Gets Very Repetitive & The Storyline is Nonsensical / Unrealistic coming from Character's Personalities that we know from Last Title. The Game / Story is Very Manipulative in Aspects Between New & Old    ((Terrible Story))

    (Fantastic Graphics / Animations)

    Progressive Agenda Pushed Heavily, Character Assassination of Beloved Characters, Has Same GamePlay as The Last Title,

    The Game Gets Very Repetitive & The Storyline is Nonsensical / Unrealistic coming from Character's Personalities that we know from Last Title. The Game / Story is Very Manipulative in Aspects Between New & Old Character's.

    (New Characters are Unlikeable)

    Fan Service is Non-Existent & Flushed Down The Toilet..

    Overall The Game is a Very Big Letdown Compared to the Last Title..

    Disappointed in The Dev Team...    … Expand
  21. sumitaka47
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    gameplay is beautiful. Graphics and body physics is stunning god tier gaming, and on a 6 year old console??? Hats off to the devs who programmed this. Story is **** But i left all expectations at the door when the game director neil druckmann wanted to push SJW proporganda instead of telling a good story. I will not be buying their game in future. I did not believe leaks were turn, but igameplay is beautiful. Graphics and body physics is stunning god tier gaming, and on a 6 year old console??? Hats off to the devs who programmed this. Story is **** But i left all expectations at the door when the game director neil druckmann wanted to push SJW proporganda instead of telling a good story. I will not be buying their game in future. I did not believe leaks were turn, but i should have taken them seriously.… Expand
  22. TheLastOfEllie
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game may receive a lot of hate from its fans, and to be honest I was very angry myself seeing a character I love so much and have such a deep attachment to receive such a horrible fate. But being the big TLOU fan I am I needed to see how Ellie’s story unfolded despite how sad I was. After completing the game I can safely say with all my heart that this game is a masterpiece and I would give a score above ten if I could. If you’re a TLOU fan, please give this game a chance. It will not disappoint in the slightest. The immersion and emotions you feel while playing this game is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced from any other game I’ve played. You feel every little thing Ellie feels, you truly become one with her through this wild but beautiful experience Of a game.… Expand
  23. Linkneo5
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    This game is so far up its own ass it is not fun anymore. Not since the Inception movie have I seen something so pretentious.
  24. 234566
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 정말 모든 게 엉망인 게임입니다. 우선 스토리에 개연성도 없이 우연성에 기댄 전개가 너무 많습니다. 메세지를 전하고 싶으면 보는 사람이 좀 거부감이 들더라도 납득할 수 있게 이야기를 촘촘하게 만들어야죠. 이건 뭐 이야기를 통해서 자연스럽게 메세지를 전달하는 것이 아니라 메세지를 위해 자기들이 마음에 드는 요소들을 여기저기에서 갖다붙이고 연결은 대충 한 느낌이에요.
    그 여기저기서 갖다 붙인 요소들에는 PC 요소도 있는데 PC 요소가 자연스럽게 이야기에 어울리면 모를까 너무 이야기에서 겉돌아서 거부감만 들고 오히려 PC를 싫어하는 사람이 만들었나? 그런 생각도 듭니다. 동성애자인 엘리는 복수 땜에 정말 많은 사람들을 죽이지만 정작 복수의 대상인 애비는 용서하는 이해 못할 모습을 보여주고 디나는 엘리와 사귀면서 제시의 아이를 임신하고 동양인인 제시 가지고는 전혀 우습지 않은 인종차별적인 유머나 치고 있고 별 비중도 없이 걍 허무하게 죽여버리고 이게 진정 PC를 위하는 건지도 모르겠어요.
    그리고 애비를 플레이하게 만든 게 애비한테 공감하게 만들기 위해서라고 제작자가 인터뷰를 했는데 그 말도 이해를 못하겠어요. 자기는 자기 아빠를 죽였다고 자기 목숨을 살려준 조엘을 잔인하게 죽였으면서 앨리가 그것에 대해 복수하니까 살려줬더니 은혜를 이딴식으로 갚냐는 위선적인 모습을 보여주는 장면에서 바로 애비로 플레이하게 넘어가는데 어떻게 이게 애비한테 공감하라는 겁니까? 악의적으로 애비에게 공감 못하게 순서를 그렇게 만들었다는 게 더 설득력있을 것 같아요. 그리고 임신한 애인이 있는 놈이랑 바람피고 수없이 이중 잣대를 들이대는 캐릭터를 누가 좋아하고 공감을 합니까?
    게임성은 좋다 전투는 재밌다 그러면 뭐해요. 스토리겜에서 스토리가 망해버렸는데 다시는 하고 싶지 않은 게임입니다. 1점도 아까워요.    … Expand
  25. Darros2
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    El juego es muy bueno, si te gusto el primero este también debería a lo menos ser disfrutable para ti, ya que la jugabilidad es similar al primero, pero con varias mejoras, la inclusión de los perros añade el factor de que te tengas que estar moviendo constantemente o eliminarlos rápidamente para continuar el sigilo y si vas sin sigilo los enemigos tienen buena puntería por lo queEl juego es muy bueno, si te gusto el primero este también debería a lo menos ser disfrutable para ti, ya que la jugabilidad es similar al primero, pero con varias mejoras, la inclusión de los perros añade el factor de que te tengas que estar moviendo constantemente o eliminarlos rápidamente para continuar el sigilo y si vas sin sigilo los enemigos tienen buena puntería por lo que terminara siendo un reto. Gráficamente el juego se ve hermoso, la narrativa no te deja satisfecho a todos, pero a mi parecer es muy buena, y te muestra diferentes perspectivas de un mismo evento.… Expand
  26. lollfriv98
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Ótimo jogo, espero pelo the last of us 3 até o final do ps5 para o ps6, minha nota para o game é 10!
  27. Jonny1366743
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash game, bad reviews have been repressed by the pandering elite. Game reviewers are corrupt, if they give a bad review publishers won’t send them their game to review. Do not by this **** pandering game… Expand
  28. Bellachenn
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have nothing to say but disgusting..so disappointed
    I dont like it.. .........at alllllll    … Expand
  29. PowersHouse
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics were the only good thing about the game. The story was ridiculous. Playing as the person you're supposed to hate for what felt like 3/4 of the game is just awful. Miserable through the whole thing.… Expand
  30. puddles84
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game play is good, graphics are great but the story is **** SEVEN YEARS we waited just to play as Abby who kills Joel. I mean kill Joel fine but at least let us play the whole game as Ellie not stupid Abby. The worst part is Abby is badass and hits hard but she should have been a spin-off or something else SHE KILLED JOEL. AND Ellie our most beloved character loses everything including playing the guitar the one thing that reminds her of Joel. So dumb… Expand
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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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