The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. ChonChon
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    Incredibly poor story telling. No concept of what made the first game beloved by so many. It's as if Naughty Dog just gave up on the narrative halfway through and decided to just phone it in. It is a beautiful game with great gameplay. the sound design is top notch and the accessibility options are astounding and should be included in all games. It is fun for what it is, a darkIncredibly poor story telling. No concept of what made the first game beloved by so many. It's as if Naughty Dog just gave up on the narrative halfway through and decided to just phone it in. It is a beautiful game with great gameplay. the sound design is top notch and the accessibility options are astounding and should be included in all games. It is fun for what it is, a dark slaughterfest grind. The exploration elements are mostly gone after the first half. Unfortunately it falls flat in story and it falls hard. Since it is designed to be an intense narrative driven experience it will only get a 1 out of 10 from me.… Expand
  2. HonestOpinionz
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    i cant even explain how much I hate this game and you probably do too dont you-
  3. Shadylikeatree
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one that really comes for you and it comes for you hard. Let me first start off with the great. Visuals, soundtrack, lore, tactics and the ever changing mission and level even though must of the game is set in the same place are all on point and above expectations.

    I knock off a half point because of some minor technical issues with the initial release that seem to have been corrected upon a few patches. Nothing major just some slight shifts in lighting that briefly pull you out of the experience and some random hit box type issue with the environment.

    But let's be honest here. We're all here for the story of this game. This game loses a half point here for me due to unfortunate circumstances that this game is not only incredibly bleak but it comes as one of the bleakest times in the world around me and in my own life. I found myself struggling emotionally and had to step away from the game after a couple hours to just decompress.

    I love the dual narrative aspect of the game, re-living the same points in time from two different perspectives. I love how the two main protagonists share that same duality in their respective missions and how we get a different taste of the first game.

    Now, I think a lot of people dislike this store for reasons that well are silly and therefore shouldn't be taken seriously. However there are valid criticisms of the story. I do see this as a logical step for the characters but I don't know that it's necessary, again due to the bleak times. We see Ellie loose everything and then some. We see beloved characters killed for no good reason. We see people broken by revenge and how it takes everything from them.

    What we're left with is an engaging, hard hitting story involving north of two dozen lives and are confronted with what happens when we don't let things go that we should. When we have everything we want out of life, except that one thing, and we give up the rest of our world for it.

    I think this game is a great commentary on loss, revenge, found family, friendship and ultimately sacrifice. If only serenity could be granted to some, all would have been better off for it.    … Expand
  4. Pierse
    Jul 20, 2020
    3
    The only good thing about this game is it’s gameplay and graphics, everything is either the **** worst or mediocre.
  5. GianlucaEtienne
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Disparado a experiência narrativa mais intensa, com um roteiro complexo, surpreendente e maduro. Gameplay que encontra o auge da Naugthy Dog. Combate violento, imersivo e responsivo. Nunca senti tanto peso e realidade em uma combate a ponto de assustar. Trilha sonora feita por Gustavo Santaolalla segue o padrão do antecessor, linda, emocionante e as vezes assustadora. Enfim, The Last of UsDisparado a experiência narrativa mais intensa, com um roteiro complexo, surpreendente e maduro. Gameplay que encontra o auge da Naugthy Dog. Combate violento, imersivo e responsivo. Nunca senti tanto peso e realidade em uma combate a ponto de assustar. Trilha sonora feita por Gustavo Santaolalla segue o padrão do antecessor, linda, emocionante e as vezes assustadora. Enfim, The Last of Us Part II não só é o melhor jogo da geração, como também é um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos. Uma Obra Única, uma Obra de Arte, uma Obra-Prima!… Expand
  6. microbibius
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Кто грустит тот трансвестит . Скобочка , скобочка .
  7. Gh0stExtreme
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    O jogo faz jus a uma continuação digna, é um jogo pra pessoas maduras onde nos deparamos com elementos da nossa vida como o amor, ódio e consequências de nossos atos. Melhores gráficos que já vi até agora, gameplay melhorada ao anterior e trilha sonora fantástica!
  8. MKGAMERGAMES
    Jul 20, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This piss poor game was so unsatisfying and was a drag to play. The way they put an end to Joel even though he was the main protagonist on the first title was such a disservice to that character and its fans, especially so early on in the game which made his death more of a plot device than anything else. Elly looks and sounds dead. She’s not the same character who I loved in the first title. This game consists of subpar writing and lines with major plot holes. Multiple scenes that are a cringe-fest and it’s dragged out story. It’s like the writers didn't know when to end the game. At a certain point I wasn’t even having fun anymore, I just wanted it to end. But it didn’t. To top it off you get forced to play Abby just to see her pov in an attempt to humanize that character but demonize Elly even more. She had little to no character development for me to even want to sympathize with her. I find it quite ironic that Abby goes out to kill ‘scars’ but as soon as a couple saves her, she has a change of heart to help them almost instantaneously. But when Joel and Tommy save her, the game decides to torture Joel and end his life with a golf club. This was a horrible game. These ‘top critics’ are lying out of their teeth and there is no ambition in criticism/journalism anymore because they probably get paid to put on a front that this game is as good as they’re describing it. Naughty Dogs and Neil Whateverman can keep their third title if they ever plan on making one because this disaster of a game with it’s repetitive missions lost me as a fan. I’m going to slowly remove the sequel out of my head and act like it never came out. BAD. End of review.… Expand
  9. Artx24
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encantó el juego literal mente es el mejor juego desde tlou 1 aunque no se porque la gente se queja de la inclusión y de que ellie no mata a Abby se quedo con un buen final que abre paso a un tercer tlou dónde la amenaza sea el gobierno de Estados Unidos queriendo buscar a ellie para encontrar una cura matando personas en Jackson para encontrarla… Expand
  10. Christineywee
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best game and story I've played in a while. The ending makes you contemplate the characters and the journey they each have in the game. Spectacular all around.
  11. connorsca
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Great story and entirely enhanced gameplay from the first game. Truly head and shoulders above any other game currently on the market
  12. BeezyCS
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Key word is EMOTIONS !
    I don't know how is it possible to put something else than 10/10.
    This game is able to create emotions and when you finish it you feel like empty. You play both side of the story and at the end you like Abby as much as you like Ellie and it's terrible. - Graphics are insane even with the first PS4 generation (TV LG OLED) - Sound tracks are insane ... Thanks    Key word is EMOTIONS !
    I don't know how is it possible to put something else than 10/10.
    This game is able to create emotions and when you finish it you feel like empty. You play both side of the story and at the end you like Abby as much as you like Ellie and it's terrible.

    - Graphics are insane even with the first PS4 generation (TV LG OLED)
    - Sound tracks are insane ...

    Thanks for all those emotions !    … Expand
  13. SirSwagical
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    You may and can hate the events that take place in any story or game, but that doesn’t make it bad.

    At its core, this is a classic Naughty Dog game with their best gameplay, animations, and their most harrowing story. It’s a story so layered and meticulously crafted that it almost demands a second play through to truly understand its events. Naughty Dog’s story may be unlikable to many,    You may and can hate the events that take place in any story or game, but that doesn’t make it bad.

    At its core, this is a classic Naughty Dog game with their best gameplay, animations, and their most harrowing story. It’s a story so layered and meticulously crafted that it almost demands a second play through to truly understand its events. Naughty Dog’s story may be unlikable to many, but it’s a necessary and emotional one. If you enjoyed Part II’s predecessor, you really have to play this game. The fact that the game is as polarizing as it is has to speak volumes about its contents. If you have the money and you’re interested in, as Ellie says, “see(ing) what all the fuss is about”, then get the game. Don’t let the reviews influence you if you’re conflicted. Play it for yourself. Form your own opinion. That experience alone is worth it.    … Expand
  14. Tezfc
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is put together so nicely. Naughty Dog continues to give fans a hell of a great time!
  15. BaronBaldric
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    The game that ruined what could have been one of the biggest video game franchises.
  16. Grande_Mingo
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. they got very heavy with the game, the haters were very unfair when evaluating. Even though the game has some narrative problems, I don’t think it’s enough to detonate. Remembering I’m not a fanboy, but I have to recognize that the game is wonderful. There is no point in watching videos or lives, as you will not be as immersed as you are playing, because your attention and emotion is a thousand times better. I have a friend who is an xbox fanboy, and he detonated the game, saying it was this and that. But if he had played the story it would be different. For in other respects, other than the somewhat problematic story that in the end is good, even controlling the villain who killed an important character, the game is impeccable and deserves your attention and a chance!… Expand
  17. Mogofo
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    Disappointment i Rate it three only for the graphics and gameplay other than that the gamedm
  18. Skotadi
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    The writers tries hard wanting you to relate to a story that they butchered themselves. If done properly this would have been a master piece even with all the main plot and ideology remaining the same but unfortunately we got a game with all the aspects and key components of a master piece assembled together by monkeys.
  19. DilWizIt
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    What was that. Disappointed. I trully think it was going to be in the same genre as the first one. I really don't understand what happened in their heads when they all approved this. I wish they could redo it, with the first one's energy
  20. Jotarokujo222
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually found the game pretty good even though it was depressing it actually had a really good story… Expand
  21. Mohay
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    Bad game wallah 5ara 3alekom
    Bad game wallah 5ara 3alekom
    Bad game wallah 5ara 3alekom
    Bad game wallah 5ara 3alekom
  22. Vlah
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    The first game had a so so game play mechanics with great production values and a superb story, this new entry in a unnecesary franchise changes somethings for good and some others for very bad. The lush graphics are a technical dream, the gameplay is somewhat better but it's obvious that this is a story driven game like the vast majority of PS4 games and this story is bad, like writtenThe first game had a so so game play mechanics with great production values and a superb story, this new entry in a unnecesary franchise changes somethings for good and some others for very bad. The lush graphics are a technical dream, the gameplay is somewhat better but it's obvious that this is a story driven game like the vast majority of PS4 games and this story is bad, like written by a frustrated Hollywood wannabe screenwriter, and doesn't have any sense; if the gameplay were superb like the GOW games this could be passable, but for a AAA story driven game, it becomes boring and cringe very fast, if you could get it borrowed or "rented" go for it, but don't purchase it, is a waste of money and the devs and publisher doesn't deserve it for what they have done with the game… Expand
  23. Benza3
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty dog ​​got as heavy on the story as 1 or 2, the strong point for me are the characters, extremely well scared, it seems that there is real life, and a courage that had to kill the main character was incredible. They killed or Joel in a dry, cruel way and would even say cowardly, but with a purpose: to make people feel and with revenge on their skin, just like Ellie felt, something that is due to Dina who does not cause the same impact, not criteria for the same drama and it would just be another game with the theme of revenge. In such an end of the world, death is a horror, ugly and raw, I was even waiting for some words like "I love you", "take care" in the deaths of certain characters as fantasy, but no, it was dry, it was de suddenly and I cause very strong emotions. As for example, in Jesse's death, before opening a door he was alive after opening a floor like a potato sack, without saying a word, and that's exactly what happens in the world, nothing fancy for 5 minutes to redeem etc., then death. In addition to revenge, the game talks about empathy, something that many people do not feel, did the other side of the coin, so it was amazing to play with an abby, although I still prefer Ellie. The genius of the end was incredible, or the emptiness in which abby and Ellie fight, symbolizing how they feel about the whole story, abby had her goal completed, Ellie did not, but nothing else was left to her since she saw everything that was not there. Joel back and still had Jesse and the Star. The boats too, or the abby's boat turned to the sea to move on, and Ellie's boat towards the land, the abby has already done his revenge, lost people too but the goal was completed and he became a better person and he was ready to move on, already at Ellie, continuing the story of revenge. I love Ellie's ending very much, the biggest fear was being alone and unfortunately it was, in my head I hope you went to Jackson and reconciled with Dina. Tommy, a guy who has weights on his back, but was also being a better person again, became obsessed with revenge too (the loss of his eye symbolizes being blinded by revenge) and had problems with Maria, something that I think ended after the death of his father, who broke up with Owen.

    The game is incredible, I never felt anything like it, but some things spoil the presence of some bugs, but they don't interfere much in the gameplay, and frustrations with the listening mode, as they sometimes don't catch or affect them, are being exhibited.    … Expand
  24. Dumoy
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    This game was poorly written, undercuts the significance of the original characters that we fans had come to love, and was a major departure from the narratives that made the first game very pervasive. All that combined with relatively mediocre monotonous gameplay mechanics, made it a drag to get through and largely upsetting through most of the game. Unlike the first game there are noThis game was poorly written, undercuts the significance of the original characters that we fans had come to love, and was a major departure from the narratives that made the first game very pervasive. All that combined with relatively mediocre monotonous gameplay mechanics, made it a drag to get through and largely upsetting through most of the game. Unlike the first game there are no silver linings throughout the story that greatly contributed to the enjoyment of the original Last of Us, as it also carried a lot of weight. There's little to no feel good moments past the first hour or so of the game; all melancholic or upsetting. Combine this with new largely un-relatable characters, it's easy to wish they didn't make this game and left the first game to it's own. This game would have been better suited as either a spin-off or a standalone title; it's really that different from it's origins.… Expand
  25. Iamzod
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Absolute **** Avoid this crap at all costs. Having propaganda shoved down your throat is bad enough, but having to pay $60 for the privilege? Gtfo.
  26. ALESAPHAR
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    Incorrect official comment with broken plot and description.
    Compared with 1, many illogical character behaviors.
  27. Xboxrulesx
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made.
    Some people will hate it some don't but dont change the fact of being a master piece.
  28. AbhilashRao
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best PS4 games of all time! The game has everything, amazing Graphics, awesome gameplay, great story filled with emotion, rage, love, respect and friendship. I can't believe the hate the game has got. The ratings are not fair enough just because some youtuber didn't like the game or because a critic reviewed a game without even finishing it. This is a must play game if you own aOne of the best PS4 games of all time! The game has everything, amazing Graphics, awesome gameplay, great story filled with emotion, rage, love, respect and friendship. I can't believe the hate the game has got. The ratings are not fair enough just because some youtuber didn't like the game or because a critic reviewed a game without even finishing it. This is a must play game if you own a PS4. Great work, TLOU2 team!!! Loved the game to the core!!!… Expand
  29. dolchi56637
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    are you a SJW or feminist that is just looking for a game that you won't play to complain about strong independent women figure in media? than this is just for you
  30. santiv17
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    mira esta to gucci el juego sozio sabes
    me dejo roto al final 9.5 de nota duro
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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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