The Last of Us Part II

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  1. piekey099
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game in all its aspects - responsive and very fluid gameplay evolved from the first game, fresh story that's not only about survival or violence or revenge but also a tale of love, the path to extreme darkness and back to the light. It's about perspective on things - even the most righteous things that matter to you can be the very definition of `wrong` to another person. This game has torn me inside out - creative and unexpected writing just gets you emotional.

    Graphics are top-notch, nothing even compares to this by the level of detail, lighting, animation today. TLOU2 gives you one of the best NaughtyDog's set-pieces ever- skywalk episode, seraphites' island escape, Ratking fight at the hospital (so scary), and many more.

    Nuanced score by Gustavo Santaolalla, emotional covers of Pearl Jam and a-ha songs by Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker create the perfect atmosphere. Not to mention their Oscar-worthy performances - all their mutual scenes and chemistry gives me chills every time I watch them.

    Naughty Dog totally topped all previous games with TLOU2. Best PS exclusive of this generation, the game of the year 2020 so far.    … Expand
  2. Crozzy
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having played The Last of Us to the end and now having played the sequel, I can say that The Last of Us 2 is an absolute masterpiece. I'm fully aware of the amount of people who would disagree tremendously so I'll try my best to explain why I believe it to be far superior to these negative remarks by so many. We are all supposed to love Joel. We are supposed to love Ellie. We are supposed to hate Abby. But as the story unfolds, we get early shocking moments. Joel's death left a bad taste in most peoples mouth. One that would ultimately determine the outcry of such hatred from so many beloved fans.
    What Naughty Dog and the team did here was utter brilliance. They told the story the way THEY wanted. Not the way most wanted. But telling your story, no matter the consequences, is something that so many other games, movies, etc. dont do. For fear of backlash like this. Imagine yourself in each person's shoes here. How would we react in this situation? What path would we take?
    Let me just say...I enjoy Joel's character. I enjoy Ellies character. I originally hated Abbys character. That all changed as I got closer to the end. Watching revenge unfold, passion evolve, relationships questioned, I began to see the story in a different light. It was the perfect way to write this vision. Ellie doesn't need Joel to protect her. She has developed into a strong lead more than capable of pursuing her path alone. Her vengeful mission is understandable. Just as Abbys path is equally understandable. All characters involved are filled with greed, selfishness and a sheer lack of consequence. By the end of this game, I learned to not only love and hate each character at times, but to also understand their drive. To understand that if this were a real life event, I too would probably make the same choices. I think what this team did was genius. They took a risk. They reached a point where it didnt matter if it lived up to the original. They had a story to tell and they were gonna tell it. It doesn't matter if it's what the fans ultimately wanted. Why must everyone be so entitled? Why must they cater to everyone? How boring would it be if every game, movie, book, etc. tried to cater to others visions?! As a storyteller, you reach a point when you say "screw it" and tell the story the way it was imagined regardless of the overall opinion. Sure...they might not make a third. But that's ok. With Joel's tragic death, Ellies lustful urge for revenge and Abbys battle to find her place while also seeking revenge, we are left with an ending that was not only tearful and heartbreaking...but also very beautiful. My hat is off to the team for taking this risk and giving us yet again, another brilliant rollercoaster of emotions as we lived through this world they created.    … Expand
  3. ThanosPap12
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!
    10/10 Gameplay
    10/10 Storytelling
    10/10 Level Design

    Truly sorry for all of those who haven't played the game and base their reviews on leaks!
  4. Swissrays
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Delivered in every way. Excellent storytelling. Can’t wait to see where the franchise heads from here on.
  5. Blakef
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    amazing game with a perfect balance between gameplay and storytelling, which are both near to perfection, Idk why everyone rate this game so badly
  6. CheapGrinn
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the last couple of days now I have been reading through hundreds and hundreds of mind numbing and brainless comments from people who couldn't see the point if it stabbed them.. The Last Of Us Part 2 has been getting absolutely torn apart by players saying anything from "it is horrible and lazy storytelling" to "Naughty Dog have completely destroyed the games franchise and betrayed fans.. Just because Joel dies?..

    Well at least, I've seen proof of dozens and dozens of people that got to that scene and stopped playing due to hysterical emotion only to start blindly slandering it in every way..

    Yes, it is quite a gut wrenching scene for a video game and I don't mean graphically, (although it's up there for that reason too)
    I mean because of the connection with Joel from the first game being so strong that it literally wrenches your stomach.. But for a lot of people who don't think that Joel dying outright ruined it, it's about the way he dies being so unmagnanimous in nature that it doesn't, or just can't make any sense to them..

    This is incredibly narrow minded, and if your argument is that he didn't deserve it, then you need to take a few marshmallows out from in front of your eyes and witness reality, he didn't deserve it, but things that aren't good happen..

    The voice of Joel himself, Troy Baker said something like this, and I'm paraphrasing quite freely but the point remains the same.. He said; People need to allow themselves to enjoy Joel and Ellie' stories and not the story they want..

    Which I think is perfect for summing up the exact opposite of how almost everyone has reacted to this game, just get upset at how it didn't go the way they think it should have and say its a piece of garbage regardless of anything else or the fact that it's brilliant.. "IMO"

    Okay so Joel gets his head bashed in with a golf club, and it's by this **** named Abby that, for a fairly long time playing, no one knows who is but it's clear she has some kind of problem with Joel, and that's the main reason for all the hate.. Clearly this gets explained as the game goes on, however..

    People are saying, mostly, that he shouldn't have been in such a stupid position as getting surrounded by strangers and then giving his name, which prompts Abby to blow his knee out with a shotgun before going to town..

    But at that point, it had been 25 years since the outbreak began and his daughter was killed, 4 years since "saving" Ellie, and two years since he had to tell Ellie the truth about other people with immunity being a lie and what had really happened that night at the hospital..

    That being said at the beginning of Part 2 Joel is very obviously a different man, he is weaker, because he is older, has been through so much and also due to the fact that he and Ellie had grown apart over Joel's decision 4 years ago, and she now resents him for what he did...

    On top of all that, it is perfectly understandable, and humanly acceptable that Joel and Tommy had grown a little careless or more trusting of strangers in need of help after living in Jackson comparatively comfortably to the previous 20 years of the outbreak...

    Meaning they simply let their guard down, especially forgivable seeing as they were in the middle of a worsening snow storm that would have killed them all, so they acted quickly and on what was now, weakened instinct..

    Playing as Abby is copping ridiculous hate as well, I think it's amazing storytelling the way it goes in and out of time periods and shows exactly what was happening with Abby at the time of Joel "saving" Ellie as well as the events of Seattle days 1-3, and it all reveals crucial information which, in case anybody didn't notice, is all explanation as to why this games story goes the way it does.. In conclusion, the game is not hindered by poor or lazy writing, that's why it has the professional critic score that it has, because it's amazingly good.. Retrospectively that is also why THEY are the critics and everyone else just posts their dumbass opinions on the internet without a shred of insight to them..

    What this game is hindered by, is a shockingly large lack of people able to make use of critical thinking and enjoy something for what it is rather than whinge because its not what they wanted.. Spoiled Little Gamer Syndrome.. Peace..    … Expand
  7. denislavcho
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Great game!!! Love the story and gameplay. The graphics are awesome too!!!!
  8. sashafold
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Определенно не то, что вы ждете после первой части. Определенно не то, что я ждал после первой части.
    Удивительно выставлять 10 из 10 игре, в которой я так много негативных эмоций получил. Но, на самом деле, это оправданно.
    Тем, кто боится темы ЛГБТ: здесь она почти не затрагивается, а в те редкие моменты, когда затрагивается, все очень мило, что дает вам лучик света в мрачном мире    Определенно не то, что вы ждете после первой части. Определенно не то, что я ждал после первой части.
    Удивительно выставлять 10 из 10 игре, в которой я так много негативных эмоций получил. Но, на самом деле, это оправданно.

    Тем, кто боится темы ЛГБТ: здесь она почти не затрагивается, а в те редкие моменты, когда затрагивается, все очень мило, что дает вам лучик света в мрачном мире игры.

    Геймплей хорош, Naughty Dog явно прыгнули выше своей головы, но, учтите, играть надо на двух последних уровнях сложности, чтоб ощутить все его прелести.

    Графическая составляющая как памятник ps4. Да, не без даунгрейда относительно геймплейных трейлеров с е3, но все еще потрясающе.

    Проработка мелочей, как графических, так и сюжетных, на высоком уровне.

    Актеры бесподобны, озвучка бесподобна (на языке оригинала естественно - sony russia, хватит кормить нас дерьмом).

    Сюжет. Краеугольный камень этой игры. Вам не понравится. Но в конце, если у вас есть голова и умение анализировать, если вы прочли хотя бы несколько серьезных произведений в своей жизни, вы смиритесь с ним и поймете его. Восприятие сравнимо с чтением Достоевского - сложно, со скрипом и с постоянным вопросом внутри головы "А должен ли я сопереживать персонажу?". Именно из за этого вам не понравится, ведь вы, очевидно, как и я, привязаны к Джоэлу и Элли еще со времен первой части. Поэтому вторая половина игры ой как не легко вам дастся. И, да, из за багажа первой части вторая половина игры будет казаться сухой. Уверен, Naughty Dog могли бы лучше прописать вторую половину, но тогда бы повествование растянулось еще часов на 10, что было бы перебором для игры не укладывающейся в понятие открытого мира.

    И все же, оно того стоило.

    Закончить хотелось бы цитатой из игры:
    Naughty Dog, I don't think i can ever forgive you for that. But i would like to try.    … Expand
  9. Sergio_90
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Un juego muy buen, buena música, buena jugabilidad y buena historia 100 % recomendado
  10. Gae14705
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is full of twists, heartbreak moments, sad moments but also parts where beautiful memories are relived.
    A masterpiece    … Expand
  11. stickszx_
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I don’t understand the hate, it was a great game even if Joel died and you had to play as Abby, I feel sorry for the people that don’t like it.
  12. GuthrieG
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I won't say what actually happens in this game but I'm pretty sure everyone knows by now. This is my own opinion in the game from my point of view and I think it is the best game I've ever played and it's because the story wasn't what I was expecting as I didn't look into anything about this as I didn't want to have the game ruined by spoilers that had leaked and I managed to avoid them.I won't say what actually happens in this game but I'm pretty sure everyone knows by now. This is my own opinion in the game from my point of view and I think it is the best game I've ever played and it's because the story wasn't what I was expecting as I didn't look into anything about this as I didn't want to have the game ruined by spoilers that had leaked and I managed to avoid them. This game took me on one hell of an emotional rollercoaster that even after completing it almost a week ago is still sticking in my head and is haunting me. If you looked at videos into this game before buying it you'll only have yourself to blame for not wanting to play it and hating it as you will never have the chance to experience it from your own point of view. If you bought it and decided to stop playing it because of what happens in the story that's your choice. But I had to keep playing it to find out the truth of what happened and why it happend and I loved every minute of it as I didn't know what was going to happen next. I know the story is very dark and violent but I love those types of stories as you never know what is going to happen, where it will take you and how it will affect you. I would highly recommend this game as it has a great and unexpected story to it that will stick with you long after you've played it.… Expand
  13. BT302
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Gripping and heart wrenching. Another masterpiece from Naughty Dog and probably the last AAA to he released on the PS4.
  14. ScoobyDrew
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Loved it. Just loved it.. i bought a PS4 Pro just to play this game and do not regret it.. I'm about to start my second play through to get all collectables and find the benches.. Fantastic Story was great to feel the switch in myself between hate and love for the characters. i'm not going to put spoilers in this review.. . Beautiful graphics.. the music just set the scene and added soLoved it. Just loved it.. i bought a PS4 Pro just to play this game and do not regret it.. I'm about to start my second play through to get all collectables and find the benches.. Fantastic Story was great to feel the switch in myself between hate and love for the characters. i'm not going to put spoilers in this review.. . Beautiful graphics.. the music just set the scene and added so much to the overall experience.. 10/10 for my personal game of the year… Expand
  15. Stan_
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это одна из самых лучших игр последних лет в которую я играл! Месть в игре показан шикарно!! Очень понравилось как показана месть с ракурса Эбби . Концовка очень грустная Томми без глаза и от него ушла жена, Дина ушла от Элли, и ещё Элли осталась без пальцев :(… Expand
  16. fakhriq
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Don’t care what people said, probably there's a lot of them who just watch the walkthrough or the leak without playing it their self. Personally think its a masterpiece executed perfectly and very emotional
  17. AliIraq21
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hhhsuwbnzivsvshsuzhghsheyuxvxvsvjduzuvzvshsjzixuxgsvvsjz hdvbxhxusushvejxixjdbbxixi… Expand
  18. Beachwaves
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Graphics are stunning, one of the best looking games I’ve ever played. The gameplay is very smooth and fun to play and the story had me hooked throughout. The story was very well written and portrays excellently how far someone is willing to go to seek revenge towards those who have wronged them.

    This game does not deserve the level of hate it has been receiving. Naughty    Amazing game! Graphics are stunning, one of the best looking games I’ve ever played. The gameplay is very smooth and fun to play and the story had me hooked throughout. The story was very well written and portrays excellently how far someone is willing to go to seek revenge towards those who have wronged them.

    This game does not deserve the level of hate it has been receiving. Naughty Dog have yet again delivered on a truly amazing game with a great story.    … Expand
  19. Aithusafire
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the most thought provoking and gorgeously painful games I've ever played. If you're bombing the game because you're angry and haven't finished the game, I implore you to continue and see the storyline out. It forces you to see a perspective that is painful, awful, and realistic. It shows comparisons between who we want to love and who we want to hate. It has emotionally destroyedOne of the most thought provoking and gorgeously painful games I've ever played. If you're bombing the game because you're angry and haven't finished the game, I implore you to continue and see the storyline out. It forces you to see a perspective that is painful, awful, and realistic. It shows comparisons between who we want to love and who we want to hate. It has emotionally destroyed me, but the fact that the game can do that, along with an insanely beautiful landscape and soundtrack, is truly worth giving this 10 stars. I'd give it more if I could. Already playing it for a second time and I can't get it out of my head, I don't want to either. This story will stay with me for a lifetime and I love it just as much as I am pained by it.… Expand
  20. RandomestGamer1
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Absolutely amazing. A rollercoaster of emotions. I love how you can see many different perspectives of the events that take place in this game. The gameplay is so fun and also challenging. Part 2 explores many different themes so be prepared for anything.
  21. Ray1984
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Tolles Spiel. Würdige Fortsetzung mit packender emotionaler Story. Sehr brutal und überzeugend.
    Kann dir negativen Kritiken nicht verstehen.
  22. Cenkaru
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Я абсолютно не понимаю хейтеров,какая здесь есть повестка?Её нет...Игра крутая,вы тупые хейтеры
  23. Duoraime
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I was happy when that bastard Joel get what he deserved. Ellie was right not killing Abby. Hope there will be continue, where they both will team up together
  24. Grgo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Dont need to say anything else. Those who give it a poor rating are just too damn stupid to understand
  25. zaek_31
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    En mi opinion un JUEGAZO en todo aspecto es de lo mejor que hemos visto en esta generacion, la historia UNICA combina tristeza, rabia, venganza algo q pocos juegos pueden causarte la jugabilidad sublime y los graficos sin duda el tope que puede soportar estar generacion de videojuegos UN TOTAL 10
  26. Ronfitz760
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece of story telling. The very definition of show don't tell, this is where the medium has finally caught up to film and can hold its head up high!
  27. emanueledpt
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Probabilmente la migliore saga mai creata. Gameplay molto simile al primo capitolo, unica minuscola pecca è proprio la mancanza di innovazione sotto questo punto di vista. Per il resto, storytelling degno dei migliori film di Hollywood, coinvolgimento emotivo alle stelle e una grana pellicola semplicemente fantastica. Stupendo. Tripla A a mani basse
  28. Luizsonysta
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo que já joguei, o jogo te faz criar um laço emocional incrível com a abby, no início tive raiva mas quando a Ellie e a Abby brigaram fiquei com pena da mesma… Expand
  29. KitK
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I waited to finish before rating but was blown away from the beginning. An extraordinary experience with elevated graphics, combat and encounters. Challenging and intelligent, multilayered narrative with truly terrifying and heartbreaking moments as well as beauty and attention to detail. The soundtrack is also fantastic. Dark and brutal moments may be difficult for some players.
  30. RolanDeschian11
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Finished the game now, graphics and lighting make this one of the best looking games I have ever seen. Complex characters,with stellar cinematic and literary storytelling, with breathtaking results.
    A real masterpiece, thank you Naughty Dog!
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
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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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