The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. KateEvans
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Stunning emotional game! My favorite game ever! Gorgeous graphics and sounds!
  2. Mdi1odc
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece.

    This game was beautifully crafted and had me on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire course of the story. Fueled with anger and hate at the beginning, then empathy and sadness in the middle, and finally peace at the end.

    I loved each character -- even Abby who I had initially hated. The relationships between each main character was genuine and amazing. This experience was like no other.

    I am very proud of Naughty Dog and the risks they took with this game. I hope they do not let the negative criticisms deter them from continuing to take similar risks in the future.

    This game is a must play to anyone who loves an amazing story. Way to go Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  3. Bernardobalau14
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing, astonishing, perfect, i cant describe what this game has done to me
  4. Aneskiz
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    plot, gameplay and even design ... everything in this game is excellent ... it is much better than the first part
  5. AxelCab13
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra, cuidado en todos los aspectos. Simplemente Impresionante juego, es de lo mejor que he jugado.
  6. Jwmalcol
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    I know there are a ton of controversies about this game but they are mainly based on ridiculous personal preferences or lazy thinking. This game is a masterpiece. From the visuals, to the gameplay, and especially the story line, it keeps you more than 100% invested the entire time! Easily one of the top 5 games and stories every developed. You’d be insane not to play this game!
  7. DanteSGames
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From my heart, being more of a fan of consoles, more a little bit being xboxer, this is an amazing game
    One of the best of the whole generation
    The game has bugs as every good game has, the fact of murdering almost the most beloved character (Joel) is a little disgusting for me, preferred to kill another character, the character development is masterful, you get very fond of the characters, very well made here sony    … Expand
  8. nachocapo
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    INCREIBLE! NO HAY BUENOS NI MALOS, SOLO HUMANOS SOBREVIVIENDO A SI MISMOS, no es el juego que esperaba la gente fue mucho mejor que eso una historia de venganza pero a la vez de redencion
  9. Sbingu
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Wow. This Is a good game, with a good and a long story. Very enjoyable. Compliments to Noughty Dog.
  10. HacheFair
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    El juego es complejo, quizás cuando lo juegas poco tiempo no te gustará por alguna razón, pero es uno de esos juegos que cuanto más lo analizas y entiendes, más te gusta. En esto no hay gente buena y mala, solo gente cuyas acciones son buenas para ellos pero para otros son malas y lo más importante es que en el juego nadie importa, este es el mundo de los últimos de nosotros donde hagas loEl juego es complejo, quizás cuando lo juegas poco tiempo no te gustará por alguna razón, pero es uno de esos juegos que cuanto más lo analizas y entiendes, más te gusta. En esto no hay gente buena y mala, solo gente cuyas acciones son buenas para ellos pero para otros son malas y lo más importante es que en el juego nadie importa, este es el mundo de los últimos de nosotros donde hagas lo que hagas tú Puede morir, donde la violencia es vital y si no te das cuenta de lo que tienes, lo pierdes.… Expand
  11. Nicgmartin
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best games, if not the best I’ve ever played. The whole game was incredible from start to finish and I was totally immersed in the storyline
  12. tuncibalunci
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm giving this game a 10 because none of these haters want to give a proper rating. Let's get the easy parts away. This is the best looking game I've ever played and it's still on PS4. The music is a pure masterpiece, the voice acting, motion capture and facial expressions are so realistic. The combat is way better than the first game, we don't have Ellie from the first game literally running into the bad guys without being seen. And now, the story. People are still talking about it today because sometimes, the most controversial art is the most beautiful. The story left me speechless in tears, depressed for a whole month and no other game has ever done that to me.

    First of all, we're gonna talk about Joel's death. While I can understand why some people think it doesn't make sense, that Joel was given way too easy to Abby, coincidences, etc. I don't think that really matters at all. The death scene was absolutely ruthless, I was shocked and angry. But I kinda asked myself: "Why was Abby so angry at Joel in the first place?" and I wanted to give her a chance. Also, they are living in an apocalypse where everyone does good and bad things in order to survive. Joel's death was the main part of the game.

    Abby's part. People were quite angry they had to play as her. Naughty Dog never wanted you to feel sympathy for Abby or to like her character, they just wanted you to see her perspective and why all of this happened. This is the part where I realized the statement I made earlier that everyone does anything to survive and to keep their loved ones safe. No one is the antagonist in this story. In fact, Ellie and Abby are very similar to each other. I can find connection between Abby and Joel as well (caring about a loved one, Abby cares for Lev, Joel cares for Ellie). Abby wanted to risk her life and betray her group in order to save Lev, Joel made a selfish decision too by saving Ellie. We also realize that Marlene actually didn't want the surgery to happen. The doctor (Abby's father, who was killed by Joel) also didn't like it, but it was his only chance to try and develop a cure.

    What I noticed is how everyone was happy with all the brutal stuff Ellie did, but I think they missed the point of the game. I think Naughty Dog wants to show you how much pain Ellie caused (pretty much killed all of Abby's friends). Even though Nora was quite an **** I was quite worried for Ellie when she was raging while killing her with that pipe. As well as killing Owen and Mel, who was actually pregnant. Ellie even decided to leave, but Abby found her. The fight scene against Ellie was brutal and quite uncomfortable. It's just like the Nora part. Naughty Dog makes you PLAY the decisions your character made even though those decisions are really bad. It's a cool touch in my opinion. The fact that I had to choke Ellie while spamming the square button really shattered me.

    The ending. Finally, Ellie is seemingly in a good spot with Dina and her child. She is trying to live a normal life, but her PTSD is kicking in all the time. The only memory of Joel that pops in her head is Joel dying on the floor, beaten (notice how Abby used to have nightmares about her dad as well). Tommy comes in one day and tells her where Abby is currently at. Ellie refused to go but the next night she decides to leave. Dina was very disappointed and Ellie probably felt bad as well, but she couldn't take it anymore. She finally gets to Abby, who's also beaten. They get into a fight and then, one of the most controversial parts of the game comes in. Ellie lets Abby leave. A lot of people thought that the whole game was pointless because of that, but I disagree. Ellie learned a lesson. Ellie noticed how Abby was taking good care of Lev. While Ellie was choking Abby, she flashed to Joel, perfectly fine and healthy, for the first time. She remembered a conversation she had with Joel where she told him that she wants to try forgive him for what he's done. But in order to forgive Joel, she has to forgive Abby because they were all put in the same situation. Abby stopped having nightmares after she met Yara and Lev. She started caring about someone else and let her father rest as a good memory. There's so much more I can talk about this game, but I think that's all I wanna say right now. What a journey it has been.    … Expand
  13. aidaaaaaan_
    Aug 21, 2020
    8
    Well, where to begin. The Last of Us Part II is quite the complicated game. First things first, the graphics look out of this world. The fact that it’s running on a PS4/PS4 Pro and it looks like a next gen game, is just amazing. Now, subjectively, this games story isn’t badly written, it’s just very badly paced and and feels like it isn’t in the correct order. Reasons being that in mostWell, where to begin. The Last of Us Part II is quite the complicated game. First things first, the graphics look out of this world. The fact that it’s running on a PS4/PS4 Pro and it looks like a next gen game, is just amazing. Now, subjectively, this games story isn’t badly written, it’s just very badly paced and and feels like it isn’t in the correct order. Reasons being that in most story’s you have a rising climax. In this game there is a rising climax, and at the midpoint where the rising climax gets even bigger, in this game the rising climax drops down completely at the midpoint, and is like this for a good few hours, until it immediately rises back up again. It goes up and down a few time’s before the ending, making this game, from a subjective standpoint, bad. But, for some reason, for me that didn’t effect me. I was still engaged with this game, I still wanted to play it, I wanted to complete my goal as Ellie. I was utterly and completely hooked on this game. And, to this games credit, once I finished this game and the credits rolled.. I sat there, motionless. I didn’t feel sad, nor did I feel anger, happiness or anything of the sorts. I felt empty. I felt completely empty. And no other game I have played made me feel this. And, also this game is by far the most emotional i’ve been playing a game. I cried and sobbed A LOT, and if you loved the first game like me, chances are you’ll feel emotional all through out the story also. Another big issue this game faced was its pacing. It’s all over the place. Like I mentioned. At around the mid way point, instead of the action getting more and more, it dropped, and you became less gripped by the story. The first 10 or so hours of the game will have you gripped, and you won’t want to stop playing, but after that you dont feel as engaged as previously. I feel if the game was structured in a different way, it would have been much more fun to play, and have you gripped through out the whole story.

    Moving away from story. The gameplay in this is absolutely phenomenal. Every encounter you play whether it be against humans or the infected, you always have this feeling of dread or fear while you hide (or go guns blazing, depending on your play style) around the tall grass or under the cars as you try to get a sneak attack on someone, or something. The gameplay is like the first game, but better. This game flows much better, the gun play feels better, stealth has been built up on, and like the previous game, it gives you the feeling that you are in an apocalypse with little ammo.

    Of course, there is a moment that has divided the fan base. I won’t tell you what to believe, but all I will say is power through to the end, it way change your thoughts, or solidify your thoughts. If you’re a fan of this game, you’re either going to love it, or despise it. I happen to be the former, it’s a wonderful piece of art and one of my favourite games, as well as its predecessor. If this game wins GOTY 2020, I’d say that it’s well deserved. Well done naughty dog, you did it again.    … Expand
  14. See_sns
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Very good job. Really one of the best games I've ever played. If you're looking for a story about REAL humans — this is the best choice. There are no 100% good or 100% bad persons. You feel really sorry about everything and everyone. No, clearly, I clicked pause for a couple of times, because I couldn't help myself and cried and cried and cried.
  15. Huperix
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Loved the game, from beginning to the end. Like the characters and the tone of the game. Graphics are incredible.
  16. TeedeeVee
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible storytelling that forces you to examine yourself and your preconceived ideas on virtues, morals, justice and revenge.
  17. RobsonSenna
    Aug 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is unfortunate that the production team chose a path to such a mediocre story. They could have played an epic game, with Joel and Ellie in a more mature relationship, who knows until his death, but in a dignified way, like a warrior he was, and not with a simple coadjuvant. They could have written an intelligent, captivating script as in the first game, but they preferred to try to break the expectation, and the result was total rubbish. If the graphic design was not so beautiful, this game would be a total failure, honestly, I would like to get my money back.… Expand
  18. MandoDinamo
    Aug 22, 2020
    0
    Its a good but unnecessary game. Really good graphics and all, but a really bad story.
  19. Iliyateb
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing in every sort of way. It’s the best game I have ever played in my hole entire life
  20. Sixwingserfim
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Fabulous game with very deep dramatic plot and complicated dilemmas, probably not for those who don't appreciate more emotional experience. It makes you think, makes you feel, empathize for the main characters and go through the same pain, anger, love and desire for revenge. I would definitely recommend to try it for everyone who are able to appreciate good drama. It's very sad to readFabulous game with very deep dramatic plot and complicated dilemmas, probably not for those who don't appreciate more emotional experience. It makes you think, makes you feel, empathize for the main characters and go through the same pain, anger, love and desire for revenge. I would definitely recommend to try it for everyone who are able to appreciate good drama. It's very sad to read exaggerated comments about the game mostly derived from the fact that the main character is not typical Mary Sue and could die in very cruel, dangerous and difficult for surviving world. It's even more pity to know that some people were so upset with the plot they have sent threats for creators and actors, made me start to lose believe in humanity.… Expand
  21. FinalBossFight
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterclass in storytelling, game design, animation, game systems and more than anything narrative. Unfortunately, it has been subject to negative criticism from people who are unable to handle the emotional stress it puts you through. Naughty Dog asks us the hard questions about our own personalities even as we put ourselves in the shoes of each character.
    Joel dies guys, deal with it. I cried. But I didn't hate on the game because of that. It's amazing how you hate Abby in the beginning. When the turn happens in Seattle Day 3 and we are forced to play as Abby. I put the controller down and took a day off. I pushed myself to continue and that decision paid off. By the end of the game, I did not want to kill Abby when I fight with her as Ellie. I was rooting for Abby not to die. The same Abby that killed Joel. Now, that is the beauty of this medium we call video games. The agency and narrative possible does not allow a movie to achieve this level of involvement.
    This is why I think this game should be in the hall of fame of video games.
    A few other things I want to state is the amazing work the studio has done with every art in the game. Design, Mechanics, Animation. Everything perfected. The sound design and cinematography are top notch and better than most Hollywood blockbusters. Overall, an amazing experience that puts you through some dark and some very fun light moments.    … Expand
  22. coelhomagro
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    I'm trying to understand why so many negative marks in the game. I swear I paid full attention to the story in search of "nonsense", but it is something expected in games. They delivered what they had to deliver. But there were some points I didn't like, like Ellie's relationship with Joel. She hid too much of a feeling that she had, which actually turned out to be obsessive. - ok but ifI'm trying to understand why so many negative marks in the game. I swear I paid full attention to the story in search of "nonsense", but it is something expected in games. They delivered what they had to deliver. But there were some points I didn't like, like Ellie's relationship with Joel. She hid too much of a feeling that she had, which actually turned out to be obsessive. - ok but if she had no feeling, maybe the game would have no story. Yes, it would. I think there were several unnecessary moments and another highly risky one to get basic items.

    Despite my criticism, I don't take all the positive side out of the game. Like the cut scenes that were sensational, the "heavy" moments, the attention to graphics, Sound Design, micro details. It is certainly one of the best games of all time, but it is not a perfect game, as neither is. So there are flaws that may be able to improve in the future.

    My score from 0 to 10 summarizing the game:

    Graphics: 10
    Story: 7
    Gameplay: 8
    Scenarys: 10
    Plot: 7
    Sound Design: 10    … Expand
  23. peon1987
    Aug 23, 2020
    7
    Gameplay is too easy with a lot of combat with human enemies. Infected are not a threat, and they don't scare the player like in part one. Story is really bad, no turnarounds, strange decisions and I did not have the connection with any of the characters. All of this makes the game feel too long and boring in some places. ( It took almost 34 hours to compete) Also I would like to mentionGameplay is too easy with a lot of combat with human enemies. Infected are not a threat, and they don't scare the player like in part one. Story is really bad, no turnarounds, strange decisions and I did not have the connection with any of the characters. All of this makes the game feel too long and boring in some places. ( It took almost 34 hours to compete) Also I would like to mention tones of ideological content (personally this makes the game only 5/10 for me, but it you don't mind you will still enjoy it). For me it was the worst Naughty Dog game since Uncharted 1.… Expand
  24. Blizzo_
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I have ever played. I loved the first game and love this one as well. I don't understand why people give it bad reviews just for it being pretty sad and dark. I mean, we are talking about zombie apocalypse, right? What the **** do you expect?

    It had everything.. Great story, I mean like holy **** story. Gameplay very similar to the first game, which is not a bad    One of the best game I have ever played. I loved the first game and love this one as well. I don't understand why people give it bad reviews just for it being pretty sad and dark. I mean, we are talking about zombie apocalypse, right? What the **** do you expect?

    It had everything.. Great story, I mean like holy **** story. Gameplay very similar to the first game, which is not a bad thing... Graphics through the roof.. Sound design phenomenal.. What more do you want from a game?

    Even tho they didn't do anything new with the gameplay, it's definitely game of the year in my eyes.    … Expand
  25. Molandera
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    Love the gameplay, the story isn’t really on the same level as the first game, but I still love it.
  26. Enterplayer
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que tive o prazer de jogar. História envolvente, que me fez ter uma mistura de sentimentos negativos e positivos relativos a compreensão da história, que no final fez valer a pena cada momento, tanto que já joguei mais de uma vez e não consigo me cansar. Até o presente momento é o game do ano de 2020, sem sombra de dúvidas. Melhorou a jogabilidade, trouxe uma históriaUm dos melhores jogos que tive o prazer de jogar. História envolvente, que me fez ter uma mistura de sentimentos negativos e positivos relativos a compreensão da história, que no final fez valer a pena cada momento, tanto que já joguei mais de uma vez e não consigo me cansar. Até o presente momento é o game do ano de 2020, sem sombra de dúvidas. Melhorou a jogabilidade, trouxe uma história digna de cinema, sendo provavelmente a história mais realista da história dos games até o momento.… Expand
  27. Dio_brando0
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo que a mi respecta la historia es muy buena (aunque haya vacios argumentales pequeños pero que afectan), al hablar de la muerte de joel, yo creo que era un mal necesario por que desde antes que saliera sabiamos que iba a morir alguien dina o joel, ahora que termine el juego puedo decir que esto era necesario para que el jugador se sintiera identificado porque si dina hubiera muerto seria una historia obligada por que no nos habriamos encariñado con esta personaje, hablar del final eso es mas complicado, para mi fue demasiado abierto pero a la vez replica el del primero, algo que no me gusta es que la gente se queje de el downgrade que hubo, el juego se ve perfecto y los detalles que pusieron no se les compara a nada, la jugabilidad es hermosa no hay nada que decir de esta solo que intenta ser lo contrario a la del primer juego, la del primer juego era tosca y lenta, la de ahora es rapida agil y eso me encanta.… Expand
  28. Rich567876
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2 is the most impactful experience you'll ever get in a game, it's emotional narrative sets you in the most jaw dropping experience ever, picking up where part 1 left off. *spoilers* Sarah's killing in part 1 & Joel's in Part 2 are the top 2 saddest deaths in gaming history.… Expand
  29. SomeMoonHorse
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Very nice diversity and muscular characters would reccomend to anyone with hands
  30. Eevee2012
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, well written and superbly acted.
    Great Great Great Great Great Game.    … 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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