The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. dassfez
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Having just completed the game, there isn’t much more I can add. It’s just a bad sequel. Not only because of the many, many story issues, but the gameplay hasn’t really evolved from the first game. Obviously, a lot of effort was put in making this game accessible, inclusive and appealing to a broad audience. But it was at the expense of an engaging storyline and character development.Having just completed the game, there isn’t much more I can add. It’s just a bad sequel. Not only because of the many, many story issues, but the gameplay hasn’t really evolved from the first game. Obviously, a lot of effort was put in making this game accessible, inclusive and appealing to a broad audience. But it was at the expense of an engaging storyline and character development.

    There were some stand out moments and some intense gameplay, but they were few and far between and nothing better than the first game. Also, it was boring. I found myself looking at my phone during cutscenes, I never did this during the first game because I was engaged with the characters. I did not care about the characters in TLOU2. In fact, I did not like them, even characters from the first game I had grown attached to, I now disliked.

    Also, very concerning this game has received so many ‘masterpiece’ reviews when there is obviously a lot of issues that any critic would recognise, let alone professional game reviewers.

    I give this game a 5 because of the sheer technical achievement, which cannot be ignored.    … Expand
  2. Ianthomson01
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Best story on Playstation to date :) i think they made a better story from the first game with more character building than i expected 10/10
  3. KyleReese
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Top marks from me.
    Stunning to look at, brilliant tension in the gameplay.
    Production qualities are unrivalled, from graphics, music, voice acting and tone. Just because things happen in the story that people don’t like, doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good story. A more than worthy sequel that will leave its mark on you. I think people who don’t get it, lacks little emotional maturity,    Top marks from me.
    Stunning to look at, brilliant tension in the gameplay.
    Production qualities are unrivalled, from graphics, music, voice acting and tone.
    Just because things happen in the story that people don’t like, doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good story.
    A more than worthy sequel that will leave its mark on you.
    I think people who don’t get it, lacks little emotional maturity, personally.
    Nobody does games like Naughty Dog does games.
    Game of the year.    … Expand
  4. ChaPoi
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    As far as storytelling goes, this is the most ambitious and uncompromising video game I’ve experienced. Just play it.
  5. Programador23
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just good graphics and nothing else, bad history, bad gameplay and forced point of view… Expand
  6. novsq
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved this game. The graphics were next level, the story line was excellent, the character building was brilliant. I was indifferent about playing as the person that killed Joel, but as you go through the story and learn about Abby's background, you can't help but empathise with her and come to like her.

    My only gripe, and why I gave it one less than perfect, is a positive for most people; as a casual gamer, the length of the game was on the long side for me.    … Expand
  7. Flo_
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game really moved me emotionally. I love the story and was able to empathize with all the main characters. The gameplay and graphics are amazing as well. But what amazed me the most is the attention to detail the developers have put into this game. I have finished this game two weeks ago and can't stop thinking about it.
  8. Teoteoteo
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People still don't understand that this game is real life bruh, these are things that people do when they are lost, angry, sad, scared u know? Like they dont think fully and thats why they end up doing things that they realise are wrong to do, and thats why i think this is the most realistic game ever, and im not talking abt the graffics, it reflects life perfect… Expand
  9. eery
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    I loved TLOU but TLOU2 is trash this is not a game
    this is a disgusting political correctness manual for educate people who loved TLOU
  10. Sir_Beagle
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too much ideology included, dull characters, dull story. The way they try to imply drama and guilt by killing pregnant women is just stupid. Ellie is basically a serial killer, but cant kill Abbie (another psycho). So why Abby didn't kill her either? This game is just messed up...… Expand
  11. pkleinmeuleman
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I really loved the direction they took the story. It was a totally unseen approach with some amazing writing. Truly on of the best in gaming stories. I might even say on par or even better than the first. The ending came together very well that it grabbed me and my friends on an emotional level.

    As for game-play: very enjoyable. Improved on the first game. The graphics are one of the    I really loved the direction they took the story. It was a totally unseen approach with some amazing writing. Truly on of the best in gaming stories. I might even say on par or even better than the first. The ending came together very well that it grabbed me and my friends on an emotional level.

    As for game-play: very enjoyable. Improved on the first game. The graphics are one of the best on this console generation. And the performance of the actors is superb. Excellent work.

    There are many fake reviews which is very unfortunate. I hope Naughtydog keeps on making stories THEY want to tell. Not the mainstream audience. Please don't spoil the story for your self, but experience it and give it a chance.    … Expand
  12. NIKJOJO
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    incredibly complex story, fun gameplay, gorgeous graphics. Myabe not worth full price, but absolutely worth playing.
  13. Ajjj
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This game is **** and disrespectful the gameplay is ok and graphics are good who cares when the writing is this poor absolute worst story I ever played
  14. MateoCortes99
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    Hablemos de lo bueno, sus impecables mecánicas y apartados técnicos,. ¿Cuál es el problema? su falta de innovación del mismo, pues acabo de nombrar las mecánicas del primer juego que no han sido del todo mejoradas para esta actual generación, pero cabe resaltar que los movimientos reales de nuestros personajes y relación con el ambiente lo hacen mas desafiante y agradable a lo que el juegoHablemos de lo bueno, sus impecables mecánicas y apartados técnicos,. ¿Cuál es el problema? su falta de innovación del mismo, pues acabo de nombrar las mecánicas del primer juego que no han sido del todo mejoradas para esta actual generación, pero cabe resaltar que los movimientos reales de nuestros personajes y relación con el ambiente lo hacen mas desafiante y agradable a lo que el juego necesita. Su estructura en el mapa es más variada, eso sí, que la primera parte, permitiendo una mayor movilidad y estrategia al jugador. También quiero aclarar que Ellie es capaz de llevar la historia por sí sola y la vuelve un personaje muy interesante en el género. Pero aquí viene su mayor problema: LA HISTORIA. Más allá de su gameplay el cual por eso le otorgo un 7/10 al titulo, pues al fin y al cabo es divertido y no decepciona en ese aspecto, la historia es lo que caracterizó la primera parte de TLOU y por la cual los jugadores tanto de PS4 como los de otras plataformas se enamoraron. Aquí nos dan una historia redundante y pretenciosa, donde el virus deja de ser relevante por ponernos en un drama y fan fiction juvenil llenos de tramas y motivaciones de los personajes que se sienten más allá de vacíos, confusos. La introducción de Abby, aunque fuerte, se desmorona rápidamente al frenar el ritmo del juego poniéndonos literalmente en sus zapatos y rellenar un tramo de la historia que en sí es bastante simple y alarga el juego artificialmente pues este termina siendo redundante y hasta cierto punto, aburrido. No decide por qué camino llevar a los protagonistas y mucho menos a Ellie, la cual deja en una conclusión insatisfactoria y que no comprende el legado que supuso el primer juego. Sin embargo tiene momentos intensos y se nota la bienintencionada enseñanza del guion pero que tristemente no lo logra. A pesar de eso es un titulo que es disfrutable pero no llena los grandes zapatos que dejaron aquel hombre de excepcional barba y su hija espiritual.… Expand
  15. DrIlic
    Jul 18, 2020
    4
    Wow, you guys are awesome!! What tf is this story dude? Like what were you thinking while making the scenario huh? What was that ending? Holly s.... dude. Okay, dude graphics and mechanics are good no doubt, but the story no dude. You screwed up Neil.
  16. Dracon6ai
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Tries way to hard and ends up succeeding at nothing. If this was the first game in there series the franchise would of been doomed to a niche audience. You'd probably enjoy watching the movie "Cats" for 25 hours more than playing this game. If you still want to know the story I'd say wait till a YouTuber puts the whole gameplay up and watch it there. It'll be free and more manageable then. Enjoy.
  17. Raindropdroptop
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the game was better than the first in all aspects. Graphically, 10/10. Sound effects and sound track 10/10. Gameplay 10/10, it’s a shame there’s no multiplayer because the level design is so good. Story 9/10. Yes it was sad to see Joel go so early in the game but his story was done and over with. I was conflicted playing as Abby, I wanted that girl to DIE then I started to like her, then I began to like her more than Ellie. The flashbacks and time spent with Joel were such a great change of pace. The supporting characters while not amazing were all good to great. I like that the story was more mature and made you think. I was happy Ellie and Abby had a bitter sweet ending and were able to spare what little they had left. The people mad about the diversity and LGBTEtc in the game need to STFU.… Expand
  18. Zach0701
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    So after playing this I thought about it for a long time compared to other games. It really stuck with me. The message it sends is simple. But the way it does it is wild. There has never been storytelling like this in games. It forces your perspective. It makes you try and understand why people do what they do and what happens because of their actions. The gameplay is also an improvementSo after playing this I thought about it for a long time compared to other games. It really stuck with me. The message it sends is simple. But the way it does it is wild. There has never been storytelling like this in games. It forces your perspective. It makes you try and understand why people do what they do and what happens because of their actions. The gameplay is also an improvement on the last. I'll definitely play through again when I recover from the emotional trauma this game caused. Peace and love, -Z… Expand
  19. one2tres
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The OMG, WTF moments continue and they're great! Just like The Walking Dead, there's some deaths that are shocking and sad, but that's the story and I personally liked it.
  20. okay123
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I really like this game, even if you don’t like the story the game plays very well. But I also love the story.
  21. QUICHYY
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, en todo los sentidos!! En jugabilidad, historia, gráficos, en todo.
  22. ThiagO_VIP
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Quando a gente acha que não da pra melhorar a Sony vai lá e melhora que jogo incrível.
  23. farhodboss
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great game. Plot, graphics, character development. One of the best games I've played
  24. CarlosGomez1
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Um bom jogo graficos lindos, historia capaz de arrepiar e de fazer chorar por mais.
    Jogo do ano de certeza na minha opiniao e perfeito em todos os detalhes.Muita gente nao gostou eu pelo contrario acho perfeito.
    Valeu a pena cada centimo.Ty naughty dog por mais uma obra prima como so voces sabem fazer
  25. Funcws
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This game was review bombed because of the leaks, but in a matter of fact it is a good game, took story risks but i liked them and i can understand why others don't, gameplay pretty smooth and develops as the game continues
  26. Bash87
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best game +For me story was good (some people will not like the story)
    +Graphic feel next gen just wow
    + Music is one of the best
    +Gameplay is really engaging you can run or do stealth or fight its your choice
  27. xxMclovinxx
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic gameplay en crazy visuals raped by a womanlike hulk named Abbey... Shame… Expand
  28. Leixant
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Я не увидел все тех феминистических, трансгендерных и прочих *уистических тем, актуальных и обсуждаемых в деградирующем обществе.
    Я увидел неплохую историю об искуплении, за которой было интересно, (хоть и немного затянуто наблюдать).    Я не увидел все тех феминистических, трансгендерных и прочих *уистических тем, актуальных и обсуждаемых в деградирующем обществе.
    Я увидел неплохую историю об искуплении, за которой было интересно, (хоть и немного затянуто наблюдать).
  29. gtjones78
    Jul 18, 2020
    3
    Not enough action. Storyline was shocking but just strange and seemed a little too political. Didn't take very long to beat it. I guess I just expected more for this highly anticipated game
  30. Tallowban
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    see peoples issue with it but truly if u get over the hang up and just play for the game and not just how you want it then you will love it truly. Mentally dark Masterpiece! If you truely but yourself into it
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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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