The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. JasonLee770220
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Neil Druckmann says on hıs video on ND youtube channel he was cryıng ın the end of hıs playtrough now ı can see why
  2. Velton29
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    Сюжет подвёл. Да, геймплей хорош, нововведения хорошо, графика отличная. Но лично для меня главное был сюжет. Вторая часть противоречит некоторым моментам из первой.
  3. skarn
    Jun 29, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abby is a Psycho you are forced to Play and sympathice with.
    Ellie and Joel have deserved better Storywritting
    **** utilitarism
    Joel was totally Right Saving ellie    … Expand
  4. MrHick
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the saddest let downs of the century. If I could go back in time, I'd find a way to stop the production of this game. Seriously, the first one had an ending that would've been better alone than making this crap.

    The Last of Us is a story driven game at its core. It sucks you in and doesn't let go until the ending and that's why we all screamed for a sequel. You had characters with strong backgrounds that fans loved and were unforgettable.

    Well lets start the game off by killing the first character after what? 10-15 mins of gameplay? So much for Ellie and Joel adventures or interaction, or a conclusion to their underlying distrust from Ellie. You grabbed me with the bliss of being BACK into the world with these characters for the first hour. Seriously, who let the intern write the script?! I had a feeling Joel's time was coming after the first game when the sequel was announced. I'm talking about the cautious, morally questionable, bearded joy that fans kept alive in a garage all winter after falling onto a spike.

    That character dies because he wasn't cautious enough? WHAT? The guy actually took down a firefly base and saved a girl, carried her out of there against armed men and women, and walked away from it. Being cautious and patient was the reason he made it so far! The death is GRUESOME! I have yet to see a good reaction to this.

    It just gets worse. After experiencing the ass beating known as Joel's death, the player must then be forced to play as his killer (a newish character) for 10 hours.... Trust me. I am NOT relating to that character whether their biceps could curl an elephant or they are portraying a minor community in society after THAT. My favorite character was just beat to death in front of me I do NOT like that person. Keep making those biceps bigger you almost had it? The ending.. you try to drive a moral philosophy down the player's throat of revenge vs love, forgiveness and letting go. This is a zombie apocalypse and humans are nasty creatures anyway! Anyone strong enough to make it this far would obviously get revenge first. Switch the events around and make it so that ALL character's actions have consequences (yes including Abby . SURPRISE) and show the flashbacks as happy memories for Ellie only for her to realize that the guitar and those memories are what is important to her, a SURVIVOR now. Oh and please.. Ellie losing her fingers to Abby too because she pursued revenge? This is nothing but a spit in the fans' faces.

    I give you your 3-4 points for making a game with good mechanics, graphics, and an immersive semi-open/linear world. But a story based game with a bad story and good mechanics is the same as wrapping filth in gold. (The first game really established the mechanics and atmosphere of the game already, so honestly giving these points is hard enough). There are moments where love and somberness (guitar scene, flashbacks) that made me slightly smile and for that I won't give this game a 0. However, they are easily countered with bad pacing and unnecessarily awkward focused details like Ellie having sex with her girlfriend while Joel is in trouble. Feels just.. out of place. If you want those beliefs to be part of the "norm" then you have to treat them as the norm not go out of your way for them.

    Please redo this game or have a DLC or SOMETHING to fix the story. I don't care for politics, moral beliefs, etc I just want to see my favorite characters go through something meaningful. Abby should have to pay for her actions and we should not have to play as her. (Someone getting to know her maybe could work?) More playtime for Joel and Ellie, a resolution to their feelings about the decision in the last game. Give him a death where he goes out with a BANG and make us watch. But in the end, make it mean something with bittersweet memories and whatever else could've been done to drive your point home that pursuing revenge will only cost more.    … Expand
  5. Alexander9243
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр поколения, которая ну никак не заслуживает такого тупого хейта
  6. LAJIR
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Increíblemente PERFECTO técnicamente , es un juego que por su historia no es para todos , ya que no todos tienen la capacidad de comprender lo que se quiere transmitir.-
    Una jugada arriesgada y bien realizada .-
  7. Comrade_Soldat
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Главный претендент на игру года. Сюжет (не без огрех), графика, геймплей - все на высоте.
  8. tide201
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    The Last of Us Part II. Naughty Dog and company should be proud of the game they developed. Of course, anyone is bound to have negative thoughts about the game for various reasons. Yet, after completing the game once after roughly 30 hours of true gameplay time, I am writing my first review for a game that has great moments, but also flaws like any other game. i will breakdown this reviewThe Last of Us Part II. Naughty Dog and company should be proud of the game they developed. Of course, anyone is bound to have negative thoughts about the game for various reasons. Yet, after completing the game once after roughly 30 hours of true gameplay time, I am writing my first review for a game that has great moments, but also flaws like any other game. i will breakdown this review into brief sections covering the story, graphics, gameplay and character development.

    Story (9/10)
    Without getting into story specifics (no spoilers here outside one character reveal), players take control of Ellie as she reworks herself after a tragic event that sets off an adventure rooted in hate and vengeance. Friends join her on this quest fraught with danger around every corner in search of the culprits that triggered this adventure in the first place. The player suffers and feels through grueling sequences that put the player in positions that they otherwise would not want to make. In a world nearly 30 years later that is continuing to evolve from the events of the first part, hard decisions are a part of the story and Naughty Dog gives the player little choice in the matter. The player watches Ellie grow to loathe vengeance as each action builds upon each other. Then, as a matter of perspective, the player assumes control of another female character named Abby. She herself is on a similar path as Ellie, a tragic event leads to drastic measures, but now she is attempting to redefine herself. The player will see bloodshed, tears and gut wrenching moments that do stay true to Neil Druckmann's intentions on the themes in game. While various parts of the story as fleshed out as much as possible, other parts are largely filled with plot holes. Though no game can realistically flesh out every possible detail and still keep a riveting storyline, I felt detached from some characters during the story. This brings us to the next section.

    Character Development (5/10)
    I will say it straight here: this was one of the more disappointing aspects of the game, but nevertheless, there were still good parts. The good: the redemption of both Abby and Ellie is clear as day and the choices they make are reflective of their past and their desires for the future they want. More good: for those who played the first game, we're already attached to Joel and it doesn't take much to know how much Ellie cares about Joel and how that drives her into the adventure she goes on. Now for constructive. Certain supporting cast members felt lackluster. I could never really get attached to them in the way I did with Henry and Sam in the first game. Perhaps the focus was solely on Ellie and Abby for the sake of a story driven by hate. However, even with a lovely story within all this hate (a couple exists that I loved, but never could fully understand the whole dynamics of the two individuals), I only found myself displeased with the death of a character that I only got mere minutes of for a backstory. Certain character details aren't as fleshed out, but for the main characters, Naughty Dog did what they could to tell the story whilst giving players insight to the growth and downfall of each side of Ellie and Abby.

    Graphics (10/10)
    Not much to say here other than the world this game is played in is absolutely stunning. I felt like I was in each location and felt the devastation around me. Enemies even looked as human as the main characters and even sounded the same. The dynamics between the graphics and story complemented each other.

    Gameplay (7/10)
    The game itself still retains a lot of the exploration seen in the first. If a player wants to make sure they have everything, then scouring the whole map will take a lot more time than usual. The incorporation of jumping and prone mechanics were nice additions that the first game didn't have. They added another element of stealth that is utilized so that encounters weren't always gunfights and fistfights. I do wish the same amount of trophies existed as in the first game, but nothing can change that now. Collectibles still feel meaningful though I do miss having comic relief in the form of jokes and conversations as the first game had. Yet, this game is its own game despite being a sequel to the first.

    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Overall, the game has its flaws in the story and character development. I am proud of the work done to flesh out the maps, enemies and other small details. Naughty Dog developed a game they are proud to call theirs. Love it or hate it, there is a certain amount of bliss to the game and I liked it. Though it's not a 10/10 game, I do have to side with the critics: the story hit its mark with me and I understood, even though I wanted the choice to decide, why Neil Druckmann wrote the story. All I have to say is: play or watch someone play the game and make the decision yourself on whether to love it, hate it or be mixed.    … Expand
  9. campo97
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The story is hard to accept but truthful to that mad world of 'The Last of Us'.
    This game will be loved over time.
  10. hotanshi
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the end, when the name of the game producer( I mean Neil) appears in the screen. I feel hateful the same as I see Joel killed by Abby. I won't buy any game write by Neil again.… Expand
  11. SHGT500
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible story killed my favorite post apocalyptic Herro and forced a political agenda DO NOT BUY THIS you have been warned… Expand
  12. TarDurrSauce
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    **** is bananas. Anyone who is hating on this game has a bias in one way or another. The game is awesome and people need to stop being lame.
  13. MarciaO94
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel’s death is not the problem, everyone knew that was something’s about to happen, but no one was expecting Naughty dog was really going to make him look like an idiot. It doesnt make sense at all considerating him a clever and sceptical man in Part I. It was like “hey my name is joel and he’s Tommy, we live over there and my password is 1234”... really dissapointed... They could’ve written a better way to kill Joel using THE SAME shocking scene, but come on, just remember he even tried to killed ellie at part1 when he saw her arm and Tess pressed him to trust in that little girl... that joel was not the real one everyone played with...… Expand
  14. Chicknchaser
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Horrible story and and end. Thank you very much for ruining it. We have been waiting for this game all theses years, then that what we get!
  15. Birdyreaper
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Pls don't buy it now. You can play it once and you can see how poor it was made. But don't pay the full price for a bad written fan Story.
  16. ismaylov88
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game is technically excellent. despite this, I can’t give a high rating due to the plot, namely, due to the loss of one of the characters that all fans of the series love. The developers should first of all focus on the fans of the series who buy their game, and not for journalists who may not play this game. and fans didn’t wait. 1 out of 10… Expand
  17. dragimon777
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    we were tricked, terrible **** we wanted to play with ellie and joel and they spit in our faces.
  18. Hugosan867
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso, de los mejores juegos del año sin duda. Abby el mejor personaje, me encantó
  19. Willyam
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, made me have a lot a different emotions, one of the best that I ever played for sure!
  20. GhostRacon
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    garbage story the bright side is the gameplay was very good. Other than that, I want to forget that this game even exists.
  21. MrDeltaaForze
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    So I actually made an account just to write this review because I think this game was severely misunderstood by so many "fans" of the series. It will not include any spoilers.

    Gameplay: 10/10 If you played Part 1, you will feel at home right away. The gameplay in it's core stayed the same, which I love! There are some more options in terms of crafting/upgrading/skill tree which can    So I actually made an account just to write this review because I think this game was severely misunderstood by so many "fans" of the series. It will not include any spoilers.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    If you played Part 1, you will feel at home right away. The gameplay in it's core stayed the same, which I love! There are some more options in terms of crafting/upgrading/skill tree which can complement your preferred playing style (stealth or rambo) and Ellie is more agile that what you know from Part 1. It feels like a true survival game when there are strong enemies and loot is scarce. If you are an average or experienced gamer you should certainly play it on HARD. That gives you some challenge without being too challenging. It complements the story very well and you will certainly have some "fear" moments because you feel like the enemy is too strong. Sometimes I even thought of going one difficulty higher, do as you please but the game certainly is the most fun when it is challenging.

    Video/Sound: 10/10
    Here obviously we don't have to say much. It is amazing how an almost 7 year old device can produce such graphics. Play on HDR if your TV supports this. The sound itself is also amazing, especially if you have surround sound. When you flee and enemies are chasing you, hearing their shots, screams, dogs running after you from behind ist just amazing. I do wish they had more "ambient" sounds for the weather, wind, water etc. coming from the back speakers that would make you feel like you are IN the game when there are slow parts of the story.

    Story: 9/10
    So, now we come to the most talked about subject. As this review should not include any spoilers I obviously can't tell much about the story itself. There are many negative reviews about the story because people don't like how the story turns out. Just to put it out there, the story itself is great! It makes you think about violence, good and bad, right or wrong and is constructed with a lot of emotions overall. And I think that's where the expectation gap comes in. We as gamers are used to being able to change the story and make the protagonist do what we want. The Last of Us Part 2 is not such a game!!! (and btw Part 1 was neither). It will tell you the story and decisions of the people in it and you as a gamer
    can't change that. And that is why it is so great. There is no right or wrong decision for you to make. The protagonists make the decisions and you are the one executing it. And that gives you insights in who the protagonist is and what he/she feels like. And with this they can portray a good story that makes you question decisions or reasonings of the protagonists, which is great! The story is an emotional rollercoaster and I love it for that reason.

    Overall, the game is not perfect, but it certainly is a very worthy Part 2 to the first game that develops a new story in a brutal environment. It is fun to play, has a great length with an interesting story that makes you think about it and obviously looks and feels great. Also, there were emotions that I felt while playing this game that I never had in any other game before. And just for that I certainly recommend playing this game.    … Expand
  22. Bdavid23
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    Great graphics, same good gameplay of 1, terrible story with contradictions, forced and uncomfortable inclusion and plot gaps.
  23. vctrmex
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. they destroyed the whole story, this is not a continuation the story is very very bad, abby had to die in the ugliest and most painful way possible… Expand
  24. Actaeon
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    great graphics, really helped soothe the depression I received from this game.
  25. Gaspacho
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    Beautiful looking game, amazing music, abysmal narrative and mediocre direction. Good idea, poor execution.
  26. hyunyong
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No one needs to play this terrible game to learn such trivial and redundant message what the developers are trying to say.
    Meaningless of Hate and revenge?
    Everyone knows it and does not want to pay such money to get such trivial message.
    Users are not idiot. Don't try to educate players, you truly arrogant stupids.
    No one expects Joel must survive, at least you should show some respectful walk-off.
    Playing Abby is disgusting and makes me puke.    … Expand
  27. Cane811
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    The game is nothing less than a 7 out of 10. The middle portion of the game is slow, and arguably unnecessary. While slow, it's a masterpiece of video game creation. Graphics, animations, and sound are the best of the generation. The story and lies (from previous trailers) are what hold this back.
  28. Sunthief
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This was disappointing. SJW issues and left wing agenda propaganda getting shoved down the players throat.
  29. Angry-Kitty
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Totally not worthy, its not even a videogame, it's just a bad movie with bad characters
  30. GreatAwokening
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    I preordered this and avoided all the spoilers/news beforehand, but was so disappointed with this game. The graphics are amazing but the writing is atrocious with a forced “woke” SJW agenda. Complete 180 from the masterpiece that was the original. We get it, Ellie is a lesbian (that’s been clear from the spin off game), but the writers find a way to constantly remind viewers of someI preordered this and avoided all the spoilers/news beforehand, but was so disappointed with this game. The graphics are amazing but the writing is atrocious with a forced “woke” SJW agenda. Complete 180 from the masterpiece that was the original. We get it, Ellie is a lesbian (that’s been clear from the spin off game), but the writers find a way to constantly remind viewers of some character’s sexuality every 10 minutes. The sex scene was also so unnecessary. It just feels like the writers would have preferred to make **** videogame porn instead.… Expand
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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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