The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Scruffy2020
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. Anyone on here who says this game has a "bad story" is failing to distinguish between a bad story, and just being mad about Joel dying. They may also have some issues with the strong female main characters, and the throughline being a lesbian romance. This game is a masterpiece with lifelike characters, fun gameplay and a compelling story.… Expand
  2. color-dino
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog, and the crew around the Last of Us 2, are clearly masters at the top of their craft.

    From a gameplay perspective, the game is butter smooth. Every mechanic and control is well thought out, and serves to foster acting naturally in the game. Menus are unobtrusive, and you don't spend much time at all in them. Combat is incredibly fun, and replayability is made higher by a new    Naughty Dog, and the crew around the Last of Us 2, are clearly masters at the top of their craft.

    From a gameplay perspective, the game is butter smooth. Every mechanic and control is well thought out, and serves to foster acting naturally in the game. Menus are unobtrusive, and you don't spend much time at all in them. Combat is incredibly fun, and replayability is made higher by a new game+, as well as being able to solve any encounter in a multitude of different ways.

    Where this game shines the most is the story. The Last of Us's execution of the struggle to retain one's humanity in an utterly inhumane world is perfectly captured in the Last of Us 2. While the setting zombie apocalypse always sounds bleak or brutal, unlike other similarly set stories, TLoU2 excels in showing not only the horror of humanity, but the beauty as well. It celebrating that we can truly make life in any world, and also reminding us the depths of depravity we can fall to when that life is upset. It excels at putting us in the minds and worlds of the characters in a way that no other game ever has. The full story cannot be grasped until it's concluded, and the second playthrough is made so much richer as a result.

    Post apocalyptic Seattle is so incredibly real. seeing one of my favorite cities so incredibly well rendered in a game was fun beyond words. the graphics are of such incredible beauty that I honestly was speechless at points.

    In my estimation, this game is the pinnacle of video game story telling.    … Expand
  3. C_Reckless
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really I'm giving it an 8.5. 8 just seems too low.

    SPOILERS.

    OK. I'm confused.

    I was fortunate enough to avoid most of the leaks, but two things I did see were A) You play partly as Abby, who's a transsexual villain and B) Joel dies (I didn't see how). For the whole game I was waiting for some big reveal that would show that Abby was transsexual...it never came. One of the main reasons people were so angry about the leaks were that she was trans. Just complete and utter nonsense. The way this game has been review bombed with 0's and 1's and 2's is really weird and honestly embarrassing.

    There are problems with this game, absolutely. Some real problems. But if you're bothered that Abby is muscly...weird. If you're bothered that Ellie is a lesbian...weird. If you're bothered that a side character shaved her head because she wants to look like a boy...weird. Is it fueled with agenda? Sure. Is it pushing boundaries? Absolutely. Should it mean you score it with a 0 out of 10? Absolutely not.

    Starting with the positives...what a GAME this is. I'm no gaming expert so I'm going to struggle to get all the words out correctly. But as a GAME (separate to the storyline), it doesn't get much better. Insane graphics, probably the best I've seen. The fluidity is flawless. Animations are incredible. I personally love the changes in pace between action and taking it easy. Gun play feels very satisfying. Enemy AI is very good (and adjustable). The zombies are scarier then before. The minor details are there. Sound wise it's incredibly eerie and atmospheric. The moment where you first come across the Scars and get hit with the arrow...I jumped out of my seat! The high pitched whistle, the deep throng of petrifying music as you pull the arrow out of your shoulder. Just amazing. I've seen the gameplay be labelled as boring and not worthy of a PS4 title, and I genuinely find those opinions laughable. The gameplay lived up to everything I expected. Such an improvement on part 1 (which you would expect after 7 years). But how about the story?

    This is where I do have problems, and can't help but feel a little disappointed. I'm the biggest fan of part 1...my favourite game of all time. And a huge part of that is down to the incredible story...the connection between Joel and Ellie, the emotion in the cut scenes, every character that was introduced along the way, how the narrative twisted and turned. Just a phenomenal story. I did have a feeling that Joel's decision at the end of part 1 would come back to bite him. But did I think it would bite him like THIS? 2 hours into the game, with no context as to why Abby wanted to do it, after having PLAYED as Abby?! For the record...I have no issue with Joel dying. I don't even have an issue with the way in which he died. It was shocking, powerful. You felt a sense of dread. When the final blow lands and the sound goes to that high pitched screech like you yourself have just suffered a bang to the head. It was very well done. The writers are entitled to take the story how they see fit, and if that means Joel dying, so be it. I'm sad about it, I loved him, I didn't want him to die. But if that's the direction they wanted it to go, OK. Some people in these reviews have been acting like spoilt children. The problem I DO have is A) the fact we had no context as to why it was happening, B) How lucky Abby was to find herself in that situation and C) Not getting to experience the immediate reaction.

    I feel it would have been better for Abby to infiltrate Jackson first. Become a member of the community. We could learn about her back story. We could understand why she wanted to kill Joel. THEN we could switch to Ellie trying to get revenge. Asking the player to be as understanding as what Naughty Dog want is dangerous, and clearly in this case hasn't really worked. And one thing I loved from the first game was the emotion, how it would have me on the verge of tears at times. The scene where Sam dies and Henry turns the gun on himself. The scene where Ellie explains to Joel how everyone she cared about has left her or died. I didn't get any of that from this game. The reaction to Joel's death is rushed. The game seemingly doesn't care about Jesse dying. The flashbacks with Joel and Ellie both could have been more emotional, fleshed out and satisfying. That's my main issue.

    I ended up liking Abby. During the final fight sequence I was pressing buttons I didn't want to press, begging Ellie not to do it. I was glad she didn't. But even the way that came about, Ellie leaving practically a dream life with Dina and the baby behind, seemed silly and forced.

    All in all I think it's an amazing game, slightly let down by a cluttered story, which tries so hard to make you side with a new character. The Last Of Us is Ellie's story. And I really hope they do a part 3 with a stronger narrative and a happy ending for a character we love so much.    … Expand
  4. Heihlsson
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This game will **** you up emotionally like no other. The themes are mostly about revenge and how the cycle of hate just causes pain and suffering. The side characsters are well fleshed and support the story each in their unique way. Some of them ai hate, some adore
  5. Vasia9000
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Охуенная игра! Мастерски играет с эмоциями и оставляет что-то важное в сердце.
  6. SalmonRaindrop
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The story is amazing. The gameplay keeps in touch with the first game. Full of twists and turns, emotions, and perfection.
  7. nikita1112
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Спасибо разрабам за сей шедевр !!!! Лучшая игра 10 летия по первой части . Второя часть достойна лучшей оценки очень эмоциональный сюжет заставляет задуматься графика выжимает все соки из вашей приставки .
  8. Clay10n
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us 2 is a game that was treated very unfairly based on early story leaks which is extremely sad because so many gamers turned up their nose to it based solely on those leaks. I can affirm this game stays extremely true to the original core gameplay mechanics and the story is very enthralling.

    If you decided not to play this game based off of the leaks I implore you to give it    The Last of Us 2 is a game that was treated very unfairly based on early story leaks which is extremely sad because so many gamers turned up their nose to it based solely on those leaks. I can affirm this game stays extremely true to the original core gameplay mechanics and the story is very enthralling.

    If you decided not to play this game based off of the leaks I implore you to give it a chance, you won’t regret it.    … Expand
  9. Stardust-desert
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a great game and sequel.
    While I did have a few minor issues with the story, the overall game is now one of my favorites. Its such a gut-wrenching and heartfelt story. I thought it was a wonderful continuation of the last game.
    The gameplay felt extremely nice and is a definite improvement on the last one. The visuals are absolutely stunning and I can help but    The Last of Us Part II is a great game and sequel.
    While I did have a few minor issues with the story, the overall game is now one of my favorites. Its such a gut-wrenching and heartfelt story. I thought it was a wonderful continuation of the last game.
    The gameplay felt extremely nice and is a definite improvement on the last one.
    The visuals are absolutely stunning and I can help but stop and look at everything.
    If you liked the first game, I highly recommend this one.    … Expand
  10. Montazer313
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    the last of us part 2
    Personally, it is the best game in history. The work that this game created in me had never played any games or movies before. I am very happy to be at this time and I enjoyed this game very much. I have not felt this way for several years and I have never been so affected. I am really grateful. I hope and look forward to the new episode of last of us.
  11. Venisven
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    After everything I'd heard about this game I expected to be disappointed, but I actually have no idea where all the criticism is coming from. Beautifully crafted story that doesn't come off as torture porn despite some reviews. Yes it's sad, yes bad things happen, it's a post apocalyptic world. It's not going to be sunshine and rainbows. It was a nice and natural evolution of the storyAfter everything I'd heard about this game I expected to be disappointed, but I actually have no idea where all the criticism is coming from. Beautifully crafted story that doesn't come off as torture porn despite some reviews. Yes it's sad, yes bad things happen, it's a post apocalyptic world. It's not going to be sunshine and rainbows. It was a nice and natural evolution of the story with a very meaningful message about cycles of anger and vengeance and learning how to make peace with yourself. Phenomenal game.… Expand
  12. Billy21
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Game Of The Year 10/10
    Story : 10/10
    Graphics : 10/10
    Gameplay : 10/10
    Audio : 10/10
  13. Waynewex
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    The people who rated this badly did so because of American identity politics. Most of them would have never finished the game in the time it took them to review it. They're annoyed because the main character is gay. If you're like me and you only care if the game is good or not, then buy it. I can honestly say that it's terrific. Best buy in a while.
  14. andreyakladov
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Definitelly the very best of exsitsing video games for the current moment. Game shoes to the world how to tell stories. The next step in storytelling and designing players’ experience. Game makes you feel what it needs in exact moment of it’s progress. Brilliant, from the technical side, aestetics, atmosphere, aminations, believeability - every stat is on top level.
    Great continuation of    Definitelly the very best of exsitsing video games for the current moment. Game shoes to the world how to tell stories. The next step in storytelling and designing players’ experience. Game makes you feel what it needs in exact moment of it’s progress. Brilliant, from the technical side, aestetics, atmosphere, aminations, believeability - every stat is on top level.
    Great continuation of a great story was told in the original The Last of Us game.
    Must play for anyone who want to see the future of gaming and crafting of experiences.    … Expand
  15. Mailyan
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games of all times, I even didn't remember the film in the past few that can be better. Great game differently must play.
  16. Samuel_Diaz
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Solo tiene 2 problemas Abby y la formas en la cual está escrita la muerte de Joel
  17. gccgod
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic, incredible game, I'm depressed for weeks thanks to him, the best game I've ever played in my life (believe me, there were few), a true work of art, to those who criticize I ask you to answer me, if the story wasn't that which was going to be? ellie and joel going to avenge dina? do me a favor right. Anyone who didn't like the ending certainly didn't empathize with abby, I know she killed our dear and loved Joel, but don't be blinded by hatred like Tommy, try to understand, the game will become even better if you can.… Expand
  18. squalls2thewall
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a beautiful, rich story of pain and revenge that is coupled with great gameplay, smooth controls and stunning graphics.

    The team at Naughty Dog took everything that worked in the first game and expanded it in surprising ways. I was kept on my toes as I fell in love with new characters and gained shocking perspective on the characters I already knew. I cannot    The Last of Us Part II is a beautiful, rich story of pain and revenge that is coupled with great gameplay, smooth controls and stunning graphics.

    The team at Naughty Dog took everything that worked in the first game and expanded it in surprising ways. I was kept on my toes as I fell in love with new characters and gained shocking perspective on the characters I already knew.

    I cannot recommend this game enough. Furthermore, I imagine the negative review spamming for this game comes from a large community of neckbeards who are unable to cope with their narrow view of the world. Their fragile egos were shattered by the creative direction this game went, rather than it sticking to their myopic expectations. Cheers!    … Expand
  19. Cremebrulee
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game is litteraly fabulous... The 'reveiw bombing' that this game suffered is really not justified... This Game talks about the human conditions in the case of a mondial pandemic... How can we react with the death of someone you love ? Until when we can hate someone ?? That's ones of the questions The Last Of Us (part II) talks about...
    All of the bad comments illustrate well whats is    This game is litteraly fabulous... The 'reveiw bombing' that this game suffered is really not justified... This Game talks about the human conditions in the case of a mondial pandemic... How can we react with the death of someone you love ? Until when we can hate someone ?? That's ones of the questions The Last Of Us (part II) talks about...
    All of the bad comments illustrate well whats is the game talking about... A world with a lot of polemics and hatred...    … Expand
  20. Amirsoveizi
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    If you do not like it, it does not mean The last of us part 2 is Awful game .
  21. Jesser312
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The combat , stealth mechanics, visuals and music score are top notch. The story is divisive.... if you're homophobic... but tells a great tale or loss, revenge, and forgiveness.
  22. nivakun1
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This game is probably the most beautiful way, visually speaking, to take PS4 to its highest level. Although the mechanics with the first The Last of Us are similar, the level of artificial intelligence has been raised, as well as the realism regarding weapons and combat.

    Sound and visuals play a very important role in transmitting fear, suspense and the feeling that something is about    This game is probably the most beautiful way, visually speaking, to take PS4 to its highest level. Although the mechanics with the first The Last of Us are similar, the level of artificial intelligence has been raised, as well as the realism regarding weapons and combat.

    Sound and visuals play a very important role in transmitting fear, suspense and the feeling that something is about to happen. All this added to the beautiful landscapes that are also in charge of transmitting calm and hope to the player.

    The story is a subjective element. Although there are narrative themes that could be improved on, I think, no matter what happens, you'll enjoy the game.

    I can assure you that it's an experience you have to try, beyond the criticism you may read, it's a game worth giving a chance to.    … Expand
  23. Lady_Hedeya
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A difficult game to go through, I will admit. I was just angry and terribly sad with the early death of Joel, really wish we could have seen more of him before he go. But, I think that's exactly the point of the whole experience. He's out so quickly that you, along Ellie, is mourning him pretty much at the same time, through the entire game. Losing someone is never easy, it's never the right time either. In games, they usually do death that feels like the circle is, or almost, complete. Therefore, you feel less **** about it, or you are left with a nostalgic feeling. But like I said, in real life, it's never the right time, and that's exactly what The Last of Us made me feel about Joel's death. A real death, too soon, plainly painful to think about, like they truly do in real life.
    I recommend strongly. It's an amazing game. *Excuse my poor English*    … Expand
  24. Bechteck
    Aug 18, 2020
    0
    I really can't find the words to describe how disappointed I am with this game. I have never considered returning a game since I started playing video games in the year 2000, until I played last of us 2
    I felt so ashamed playing this utter disappointment of a game. Imagine waiting 7 years for something, just for someone to throw up on your face, that's what I felt like playing this game.    I really can't find the words to describe how disappointed I am with this game. I have never considered returning a game since I started playing video games in the year 2000, until I played last of us 2
    I felt so ashamed playing this utter disappointment of a game. Imagine waiting 7 years for something, just for someone to throw up on your face, that's what I felt like playing this game.

    After recently playing games such as red dead redemption 2 and god of war, playing his game felt like falling from a cliff and bumping your head and face 10 times until you hit the tarmac.

    I really wish I could under what I saw in this game, I really wish this sad excuse of a game never existed.

    Imagine working in Naughty dog for 7 years just to come up with a game like this. Sad. I feel bad for all the people working there that had different opinions but couldn't say much.    … Expand
  25. SandmanTF1776
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    An absolutely stellar game from start to finish. The Last of Us 2 forces players to be uncomfortable, and in this case that is a very good thing. The tidal wave of poor reviews is to be expected given the difficult emotional challenge presented by this story. It isn't a challenge you can overcome with a controller, but one you have to make right with yourself and your OWN lust for revenge.An absolutely stellar game from start to finish. The Last of Us 2 forces players to be uncomfortable, and in this case that is a very good thing. The tidal wave of poor reviews is to be expected given the difficult emotional challenge presented by this story. It isn't a challenge you can overcome with a controller, but one you have to make right with yourself and your OWN lust for revenge. Inevitably, some people will fail that emotional challenge, and thus you get the 0 scores. I highly encourage you to embark on this journey yourself, and see which you are. This is the most intense video game story that has ever been told, and it was done in a masterful way.… Expand
  26. marquezxXm
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    I think this is one of the best games of the year.
    Thats all I have to say because I only think is perfect and I respect other ones opinion.
  27. ur_view
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This was the most emotional game I played ever. The most beautiful, mature, realistic and controversial Thanks naughty dog for this experience!
  28. Harryik
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Такого уже не сделают, лучшая игра. Тут оценка 15/10. Хейтеры сходят с ума.
  29. TakoLuka89
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rubbish game that megacritic high rates i guess is paid critics ! Never trust the company critics just trust the players cause we are the consumers and we have the experience that is truth and nothing but true and truth !! **** this game !! Joel death is one of it , and the ****ing in a video game is ok … Expand
  30. Pinipple
    Sep 2, 2020
    3
    Gameplay was good. Soundtrack was good. Voice acting was good. Graphics were good. Story and writing were garbage.
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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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