The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. liquidsky
    Feb 23, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an avid fan of Naughty Dog earlier releases, despite the leaks I was still hoping that no matter what's in the leaks, this game is still going to be something special. After all there is no other studio that can tell story the way ND does, right?

    I'm probably one of many people that during the game came to conclusion that creators wanted you to suffer. They drag you though horrendous, emotionally draining gaming experience. Game is designed to make you miserable and there were moments when I was considering just quitting it.

    Beloved characters from part one are nowhere to be found. Joel is an old, sad, beaten dog full of guilt. Ellie is completely different person that treats Joel like a dog. There is a cast of new completely irrelevant, forgettable characters that I could not care less about. Story is full of inconsistencies and plot holes. Writing can only be compared to what those two clowns did to GOT season 8.
    Let's not forget super important sex scene that was so crucial to find it's way into this game.Scene that was so gross I could not watch it. Dude f*****g dude named Abby with herculean body and semi female face.

    Druckmann managed to destroy everything that fans loved from part one, leaving me devastated and heart broken. He killed Joel, forced me to play half of the game as his killer trying to convince me that I should like that character. Story does not provide any profound message just a mess of unfinished plots, irrational decisions.
    I was left with the feeling of confusion and emptiness after watching with bleeding heart final moments of a biggest looser of the story, emotionally and physically devastated girl named Ellie.

    I cannot comprehend what was Druckmanns motivation to destroy something so beautiful and unique that was enjoyed and loved by millions of fans around the world. To make fans suffer to intentionally cause them pain. I would like to unsee it unplay it , pretend that it never happened.

    I feel sorry for developers, programmers, artists etc who put so much work and heart to make this game look like it is. Visually this game is stunning. As a story driven game none of this efforts could save it unfortunately.

    Graphics, music, game play mechanics 10/10
    Story 0/10    … Expand
  2. Aaron3113
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing,from story, to sound to the minor AI habits of the NPC's. Highly recommend playing with earphones for the best experience. Ignore all others discounting this because of" Shock value" or "being woke" if you played the first game it starts with your daughter dying and Ellie accepting being Gay in a **** up apocalyptic world. Nothing in that aspect has changed so it acknowledges the first game in that aspect. If your afraid of gay characters this is not the game for you and you should have bigger problems with people being people. Love the game for the relatable story in those circumstances and have a great time. 10/10… Expand
  3. Basemansour
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The game is a great example of False advertising...it was very repetitive..a very bad story & terrible pacing
  4. delallynd
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    All those who give the game a minimum rating, half did not go through the plot to the end, and the other half did not buy the game at all. Personally, I am delighted with the game. Of course, the sequel is no better than the first part, but he definitely does not deserve all the negativity that hit him.
  5. Leandrov
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que este es un juego muy bien logrado de acorde a una fluidez de jugabilidad, ambientación , banda sonora. La historia es uno de los mayores fiascos que pudieron crear en el mayor tiempo posible podrían tener 5 años para hacer un juego con una trama increíble como lo fueron en otras entregas de naughty dog, siendo estas realmente obras maestras, lamentablemente trataron de forzar una historia con un público determinado siguiendo un patrón evidente determinaron… Expand
  6. Koko_1033
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The reason why this game is a trash game

    1. Stories without probability (PC seems important, but PC is sideways and story is trash) 2. The arrogant art patient's twittering (you've seen avant-garde?) 3. To deceive the countless fans who enjoyed the first episode. Only to gain one's own intellectual vanity. Recommendations for these people "I want to eat trash for 60 bucks." "I    The reason why this game is a trash game

    1. Stories without probability (PC seems important, but PC is sideways and story is trash)
    2. The arrogant art patient's twittering (you've seen avant-garde?)
    3. To deceive the countless fans who enjoyed the first episode. Only to gain one's own intellectual vanity.

    Recommendations for these people

    "I want to eat trash for 60 bucks."
    "I like avant-garde. Even if it's similar."    … Expand
  7. Drskyrim
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is very bad The first part was very fantastic Why did they make the storyline to stupid Why they let joe to die early … Expand
  8. JunkMale
    Jul 13, 2020
    1
    The shooting mechanics are identical to the first. You might think in seven years that you would try to update the system in some way, but no; so if you're nostalgic for game mechanics that were fresh when "Thrift Shop" was on the radio, this is for you. As for the story, it's... well, it's like the emo kid who thinks he's deep because he writes poetry about graveyards had creative controlThe shooting mechanics are identical to the first. You might think in seven years that you would try to update the system in some way, but no; so if you're nostalgic for game mechanics that were fresh when "Thrift Shop" was on the radio, this is for you. As for the story, it's... well, it's like the emo kid who thinks he's deep because he writes poetry about graveyards had creative control here. Having nothing interesting or intelligent to say, Naughty Dog decided to shovel meaningless, vapid misery at you -- that has no point, and that you have no agency over -- because it thinks misery is a replacement for meaning. And like that emo kid, it doesn't make this game deep or make the creators artists.… Expand
  9. Paulie7
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok where to begin! First of all I want to say that the Last of Us Part 1 Was an absolute masterpiece! Having grown so found of Joel and Ellie, watching Joel go through heart ache, survive an apocalypse, grow hardened to the world. But then get a second chance with Ellie was amazing. I waited patiently for the follow up. Staying spoiler free despite the odds stacked against me. Saying that I am disappointed, angry, confused and broken with the Last of us part 2 is an understatement! I just don’t get it?? How can you mess up a winning formula that was pretty much guaranteed to sell and do well. Last of Us part 2

    Graphics are amazing - TBF i expect nothing less from a AAA title in 2020!

    Gameplay mechanics are good but pretty much the same as the first with some improvements - going prone, climbing and dodging but that’s about it.

    Story is disgusting! Treatment of Joel, not just killing him but making him die in the most painful, brutal way possible and then literally spitting on his dead body??? Just not acceptable however you try and slice it.

    Ellie is this mean and a not so likeable character all of a sudden?? Must be the fact that she has lived in relative safety with her own home, surrounded by loved ones, friends and community for the last 4 years?? We have hardly any scenes of Joel and Ellie one museum flashback which is really nice. But that’s it, every other scene between them she is just horrible to him. Newsflash NaughtyDog, practically everyone of us doesn’t think what Joel did at the end of Last of Us was that big a deal!?!! I think every father would have done the same in a flash!?! I think any daughter or other human would understand why he choose not to let her die. Making us play for so long as the character who kills Joel has to be the biggest mistake ever made in gaming history. She is shoved down your throat in this linear story. You just have to grit your teeth and try and get through. Even forces you to beat Ellie to a pulp at one stage and fight Tommy. Everything I am told about Abby still doesn’t make me like her. Her father is not very likeable, her redemption with two random kids doesnt make any sense. They saved her life she says over and over again, well so did Joel didn’t make a difference then!?!?! No she still brutalised him, not even on he saved my life I’ll make it quick!!! Even the kids who are supposed to be why we should like her are a bit annoying. Lev basically runs off and gets his mother and sister killed after you have just spent 2 hours trying to save the same sister.

    Ellie kills like 1000 people trying to get to Abby and then when you finally get your hands on her right at the end and think you’ll get a pay off and some redemption. She decides killing is bad and she’s not worth it. In this mission of pointless revenge Ellie loses everyone and everything she ever had. No Joel, no Tommy, no Dina, can’t go back to Jackson. Just left alone, wondering the wilderness and then the game finishes!

    Shame on you NaugtyDog, you always had my money regardless, I’d buy your products day 1 without even thinking about it, not anymore!    … Expand
  10. playgamer2014
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Ótimo jogo
    História 10
    Jogabilidade 10 Tudo 10/10 nesse jogão Só no PlayStation msm pra nós da ótimos jogos igual a esse, parabéns a #NaughtyDog pelo ótimo trabalho.

    #SonyWins
  11. tinyamricanflag
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Possibly better than the first depending on how you feel about certain story beats. The game has the same game play systems as the first but more refined and updated. The areas are much larger, with the level design you'll be exploring for awhile. This can slow the pacing a bit but a lot of extra character development happens in these sections. The game can take anywhere between 25-30Possibly better than the first depending on how you feel about certain story beats. The game has the same game play systems as the first but more refined and updated. The areas are much larger, with the level design you'll be exploring for awhile. This can slow the pacing a bit but a lot of extra character development happens in these sections. The game can take anywhere between 25-30 hours to beat usually. A bleak and sometimes shocking game, would not recommend to people sensitive to fairly graphic violence, violence against animals or scenes of torture. An emotional -if sometimes predictable- plot, the true shine of the story are the characters and their interactions. A fairly more character driven narrative than the first.… Expand
  12. Frootaloopez
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing graphically and game play. The story is rough and not something you’ll be readily open to confront. I think that’s what makes the game so controversial. You don’t enjoy yourself as you should in a regular game. Then ending was tough and after a week of completing the game, I still think about it and want to do another play through. I went into this game spoiler freeThis game is amazing graphically and game play. The story is rough and not something you’ll be readily open to confront. I think that’s what makes the game so controversial. You don’t enjoy yourself as you should in a regular game. Then ending was tough and after a week of completing the game, I still think about it and want to do another play through. I went into this game spoiler free which is good, because I went in with no expectation and no biases. The story is darker than the first game. There are some issues with storytelling. A few forgetable characters and lengthy parts . There are many great moment sin the game.

    Regardless of what people say, play this game; either now or when the price drops. The Last of Us 2 will be a long standing game of debate on whether or not it’s good; and the more people are in the conversation, the more we’ll understand the games true meaning.    … Expand
  13. remrem123
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    The protagonist (I don't want to say her name) plot armor is so f****ing ridiculous.
    The ending make no sense. Revenge is bad? lol classic. I really hate this kind of story. Make no sense.

    idk why there's people who still defending this game... do you even have a brain??? or maybe they give you money to give a good review??? I see a lot of fake positive reviews.
  14. gay_gamer
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    one of the most pathetic games I ever played
    and Neil you need some schooling on how to write a story.
  15. GRousseau
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The garbage plot, the politics of garbage is correct, purely dung, it is not recommended to play with those who have independent thinking ability.… Expand
  16. Usama19
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Poor writing and politics shoulnt be in a Videogame. No emotional connection to Side characters like im the first Game with Bill and Henry or Sam. Just a Non sense Story with a bunch of Politics
  17. Gmj
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was beautifully detailed and actually quite fun to play, but i, as I'm sure thousands of other fans, came for their story which was a total let down and very forced. I'm so disappointed in Neil Druckmann as all through the promotion it was all Joel and Ellie, there was little to no promotion of any new playable characters. I felt that there should have been another game inbetween this where you play as just Abby, then have this game as the third, minus the choppy time line. I didn't have a problem with Joel dying, however, i felt Joel was used so much in promotion compared to game time that they slightly conned the public, no I don't feel entitled in any way but as a die hard fan, who has invested so much time and money into this franchise, i can't help feel totally let down by this great company.… Expand
  18. Laucha844
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    Cuando terminé el juego me sentí triste y vacío, promete cosas y no las cumple.
    Y unos días después, pensándolo más fríamente me di cuenta que la jugabilidad y gráficos son buenos, pero hay tantas cosas sin sentido que no encajan con la personalidad de los personajes del primer juego, que todo en esta segunda parte se siente forzado para terminar con algo que quisieron contar, pero lo    Cuando terminé el juego me sentí triste y vacío, promete cosas y no las cumple.
    Y unos días después, pensándolo más fríamente me di cuenta que la jugabilidad y gráficos son buenos, pero hay tantas cosas sin sentido que no encajan con la personalidad de los personajes del primer juego, que todo en esta segunda parte se siente forzado para terminar con algo que quisieron contar, pero lo hicieron con contradicciones y de una pésima manera.
    Me arrepiento completamente de haberlo comprado.    … Expand
  19. Chxsenbydivine
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Really loved the story of the first game, this story sucks. If you play the last of us for anything but the story as a major role, you aren’t a real fan.
  20. Filtavares
    Aug 3, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foi a melhor game play que vi em anos. The Last of Us conquistou muitos com a game play inovadora, é uma história de conexão através do sofrimento com dois personagens que se amam como pai e filha mas que não sabem se expressar. A Parte 2 foi a perfeita na melhoria da jogabilidade mas no direcionamento da história foi muito ruim. A história não é ruim mas também não é boa como a primeira. Matar o Joel, o personagem que nos conectou emotivamente com o jogo, foi um erro. Pra mim seria mais interessante se a história fosse o conflito entre Joel e Ellie por ele ter tirado ela da mesa de cirurgia. Teve uma cena que eles retiraram jogo que foi dela tocando o violão depois de ter matado uma galera e assim que ela toca chega o Joel.

    Foi um misto de euforia com a excelente jogabilidade e uma decepção por causa da história. Muitas Analise de pessoas que jogaram com acesso antecipado estão "contaminadas" pois a Nought Dog mandou uma cartinha explicando que o Jogo se refere a pessoas e não a Ellie e Joel.

    A Ellie e o Joel Fizeram coisas muito erradas para osbreviver e sabem disso, e o que me conectou com eles foi que eles se arrependem e sentem remorso das coisas terriveis que eles fizeram para sobreviver. Quando a Ellie mata a Mel ela chega vomitar de arrependiment, quando matou a menina do Hospiotal ela conta para Dina com dor e remorso.

    A Abby matas os seus companheiros da WLF sem menor remorso, não ficou abalada com a morte do Lider Isac e muito memos a forma que ela matou o Joel, todos os amigos da Abby ficaram abalados com a forma que o Joel morreu, alguns tem até dificuldades em lhe dar com isso e comentam durante a gameplay. A Abby não ficou me arrependida em nenhum momento que no final quando a Ellie mandou ela ir embora ela nem disse nada, nem um desculpa. A Abby so não matou a Dina no teatro não porque ela sentiu pena, mas pq o Lev pediu

    Alem disso o Pai da Abby nem teve o senso em pensar de acordar a Ellie e explicar a situação da cirurgia e ver o que ela gostaria que fizesse, já queria passar a menina na faca e abrir a cabeça dela.

    A Fria da História é a Abby e não a Ellie. A Ellie deixou de matar a Abby por remorso, se fosse o contrario a Abby partiria a Ellie em dois.

    Decepcionado!    … Expand
  21. Flipping
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming from someone who is LGBTQ+ the depiction is insulting and completely unbelievable. When trying to “change the world” maybe make sure you’re not actually setting the movement back. This was a game where you cared and loved the main characters, not a Game of Thrones book. Stop spoon feeding your audience B.S and they will respect your future games and stories. Try to make your game a life lesson and soon you have less games being sold. Graphics are great, story and script are ridiculous. This developer used to be good and cared about feedback. Not hate speech but honest feedback. Not anymore.… Expand
  22. jersonpacheco
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A very good continue for this epic games, awesome experience! Sound, photography, history, the scenes all is refined for the complete game experience.
  23. limericksan
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    A potentially great game, ruined by politics and virtue signaling. Visually amazing, indicative of a great team, with a terrible management.
  24. antoniofrota
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I have just finished the game and I cannot put into words what I'm feeling. This has been such an intense and awesome adventure, with very much to say about the things we do for love, which may not be correct all the time. If I say anything else I would be spoiling, but this game raised the bar for the upcoming games and generations. Thanks Naughty Dog for this masterpiece.
  25. zellibon
    Jul 3, 2020
    1
    It's only a half of game for the full price. The developers misled the players with teasers, which I regard as a hoax
  26. poongrou
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    Shame on you critic reviewers. The score of this game must be less than 10/100 points. This is a garbage game. It is an insult to the original work.
  27. Arxan
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Nope, not worth it. Storyline was absolutely horrendous but gameplay was eh. Last of Us thrives on their story and they messed it up.
  28. Med2020
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    If I criticize the game, they demand that I buy the game, when I do, I finish it and I don't like it, they boast that it was the best-selling as if that justification was enough to make the game good, but it's not .
  29. Farid15
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay 10
    Story: Disaster

    I dunno what to say. I’m disappointed Abby suddenly SUDDENLY in a span of 48 hours does a complete 180!

    … Expand
  30. WarriorZ76
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Making a sequel to a beloved game is always a difficult task. In most cases, sequels are bad and never reach the technical quality of the first game. The Last of Us Part II is a rare exception to that rule.

    GAMEPLAY

    The gameplay is similar to the first game, but it contains reinventions and a few changes. Such as: The dodge and the jump. The weapon upgrade system is much more satisfying than it's predecessor. With a wide arrange of weapons, upgrading each and every single one of them, change not only the aesthetic but the way you play it. The jump button is very important to the level design of the game, since now, you have a traversal option to approach the enemies. I found the dodge thoroughly entertaining, it adds to the frenetic and fast paced combat of the game.

    PACE

    The pacing of the game is adequate. It fits into the story, and it shows how Naughty Dog has grown in this particular aspect. Since previous games of the company had some pacing issues such as Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us. I'm really happy to see that Naughty Dog made her homework.

    ENVIRONMENT

    Naughty Dog's level design was always very inspired. In this game, it reaches a whole other level. Non linear sequences add to the feel of the post apocalyptic world of the game and also reward the ones who explore. With collectibles and unique sequences that add to the overall meaning of the story. Seattle, the city where you play most of the game only proves that Naughty Dog is amazing in it's art direction.

    STORY

    The story of The Last of Us Part II is Amazing. It follows Ellie in a quest for revenge and Abby (the new character) in a quest for redemption. The narrative talks about a lot of different themes. Such as: Empathy, Hate, Love, Legacy, Redemption, Sacrifice... the list goes on. Nothing in this game happens for free. Everything has a meaning or meanings. It's really about deconstructing the characters we know.

    PERFORMANCES

    Ashley Johnson kills as Ellie, giving a career defining performance that is sure to change acting in videogame forever. Laura Bailey is the star of the game, she carries Abby's character arc forward and made me love the character even more than I thought I would. Troy Baker destroys as the intimidating but charming Joel.

    The Last of Us Part II is a sequel made in spectacular fashion that not only respects the story of the first game while also adds to it.

    PS: I experienced some bugs while playing the game. But nothing that destroyed the experience.    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
93

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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